As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing for its observance in 2025. Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of either February 28 or March 1, with the exact date to be confirmed based on the sighting of the crescent moon, a key tradition in Islamic practice.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. During this month, healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, focusing on spiritual growth, reflection, and community service.
Eid ul-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on either March 30 or March 31. The final date will again depend on the sighting of the Shawwal moon.
This joyous celebration is marked by communal prayers, festive meals, and the giving of alms to those in need, highlighting unity, gratitude, and charity. As the Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle, these dates shift by about 10 days earlier each year, meaning Ramadan and Eid will fall in different seasons over time.
Local and global moon-sighting committees will convene closer to these dates to confirm the moon sightings, reinforcing the shared religious observances among Muslims worldwide.
