The moon for the Holy month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan. As a result, the first fast (roza) will be observed on Sunday, March 2.

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

Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1, contingent upon the moon sighting on February 28. Muslim communities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, an

Ramadan, also known as Ramzan or Ramzaan, is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time of fasting, prayer, self-reflection, and spiritual growth for Muslims around the world.

Along with prayers and acts of charity, fasting is a tenet of the Islamic month of Ramadan. When it will be observed in 2025 and what it means.

Hundreds of millions of Muslims began the fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday. In Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, March 1 has been declared as the first day of fasting. The start is based on the sighting of the new moon crescent and can therefore vary depending on the country.

It’s Ramadan. But what if you’re not a Muslim, just a considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some points with your friends who are Muslims and fasting during the daylight hours.