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.

The holy month of Ramazan will officially begin in India on March 2, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of March 1, 2025. The first roza will be held tomorrow.

The Ramadan crescent has been sighted in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, marking the start of Ramzan on Sunday, March 2.

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. The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti announced that the crescent moon was not sighted and that the start of Ramadan fasting will be on Sunday,

The Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia, marking the start of fasting.

Australia announces first day of Ramadan Australia has officially declared that Friday, February 28, marks the last day of Sha'ban, and Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Grand Mufti of Australia,