Ramadan 2025: Crescent moon sighting across the world

The Kingdom of Morocco officially announces that Sunday, March 2, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, due to the lack of confirmation of the sighting of the crescent moon Friday evening.

Libya has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Sudan announces first day of Ramadan

Sudan has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan

Egypt confirms first day of Ramadan

Egypt has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan

Lebanon announces first day of Ramadan

Lebanon has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan

India confirms first day of Ramadan

India has declared Sunday, March 2, as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Yemen declares first day of Ramadan

Yemen has declared that Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Jordan declares  first day of Ramadan

Jordan has declared that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Iraq confirms March 1 as the first day of Ramadan

Iraq has declared that Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Syria announces first day of Ramadan

Syria has declared that Saturday, March 1, 2025, will mark the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Pakistan has announced that Sunday, 2 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Kuwait has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Bahrain announces first day of Ramadan

Bahrain has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Qatar confirms first day of Ramadan

Qatar has also confirmed the first day of Ramadan 2025 as March 1, 2025.

See: First crescent moon of Ramadan sighted in UAE

The International Astronomical Center (IAC) has announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan.

The first image of the Ramadan crescent in the Islamic world was captured on Friday, February 28, 2025, from Abu Dhabi by the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory.

UAE announces first day of Ramadan

The UAE’s moonsighting committee has announced that tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, 2025, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, while today, Friday, is the last day of Sha’ban.

For the first time ever, the UAE deployed artificial intelligence-powered drones to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan.

Saudi Arabia announces first day of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia officially announced on Friday that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Oman announces first day of Ramadan

The Sultanate of Oman's Main Committee for Ramadan Moon Sighting has announced that Saturday, 1 March 2025, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Clouds make moonsighting challenging in Saudi Arabia

A cloud belt is covering the western, central, and eastern regions of the kingdom, making it challenging to sight the Ramadan crescent moon.

As of now, the crescent has not been sighted at any observatories in the kingdom.

Weather conditions in different locations:

• Sudair: Cloudy skies

• Tumair: Cloudy skies

• Shaqra: Cloudy skies

Japan announces first day of Ramadan

The Ruyat Hilal Committee Japan announced on Friday that the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH will be on Sunday, March 2, as the crescent moon was not sighted in Japan on February 28.

Saudi Arabia prepares for crescent moon sighting

The Noor Al Falak Association, in collaboration with Qassim Municipality and Al-Rass Governorate, will sight the Ramadan crescent at 5 pm in Al Qasha Al Bari Park on February 28, 2025.

Philippines announces first day of Ramadan

The Philippines has officially announced that Sunday, March 2, will be the first day of Ramadan, though the crescent moon sighting has not been confirmed.

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos stated that the crescent moon was not sighted, confirming that fasting for Ramadan will begin on March 2, 2025.

Malaysia announces first day of Ramadan

Malaysia officially announced on Friday that Sunday, March 2, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Brunei announces first day of Ramadan

Brunei has announced that the crescent moon was not sighted, and Sunday, March 2, will mark the first day of Ramadan.

Australian PM Albanese extends Ramadan wishes

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has conveyed his warm greetings to Muslims as they begin the holy month of Ramadan.

“Ramadan Mubarak to all Australians of the Muslim faith,” he said.

Albanese acknowledged the diverse customs observed during Ramadan across Australia while emphasising the shared values of the holy month. “Ramadan is a time of strength through discipline, compassion through abstinence, and renewal through faith,” he noted.

He highlighted the significance of self-reflection, charity, and community, adding, “Through fasting, worship, and nightly gatherings, Ramadan fosters unity and reinforces the bonds that connect Muslim communities.”

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, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, in coordination with the Australian Fatwa Council, the Federal Council of Imams, and the Council of Fatwa and Sharia Arbitration.

Due to its geographical location and time zone advantage, Australia is often among the first countries to declare the start of Ramadan based on lunar calculations.

Moon sighting details

Following consultations with the Australian Fatwa Council, the Grand Mufti confirmed the moon sighting timings for key cities:

• Sydney: Sunset on Friday, February 28, at 7:32 pm (AEST), with the new moon setting at 7:44 pm, remaining visible for 12 minutes.

• Perth: Sunset at 6:52 pm(AWST), with the new moon setting at 7:08 PM, visible for 16 minutes.

Given these observations, Ramadan 1446H (2025) will officially begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The first night of Ramadan and the Taraweeh prayer will take place on Friday, February 28, after Isha prayer.