Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

February 28 marks the 29th of Shaban. If the moon is sighted today, the first Roza will be on March 1; otherwise, fasting will begin on March 2.

However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2.

Ramadan will begin on March 2 as Lucknow’s Shahi Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed has stated that the moon is not sighted in India.

Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Muslims in Telangana to begin fasting from March 02 as the Ramzan crescent moon was not sighted in the state tonight.

Eid al-Fitr concludes Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims. Ramadan 2025 begins in India on March 2 after moon sighting. This period is marked by spiritual focus, self-discipline, and community gatherings during Sehri and Iftar meals.