Ramadan 2025 Date: Know when the holy month starts in USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, and other countries

As an extraordinary celestial alignment would have it, Muslims worldwide are set to observe the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Ramadan on the same evening this year.
This unique and auspicious event is possible because countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, and Germany all welcomed the month of Shaban 1446 AH on the same day as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Palestine, Oman, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Turkey, and Egypt. Typically, the moon is first sighted in the Gulf countries, followed by South Asian nations a day later, making this year's synchronization an exceptional occurrence.
Here’s all you need to know about Ramadan 2025.

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, and community for Muslims. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the most important months in Islam.
The word Ramadan is derived from the Arabic root R-M-Ḍ "scorching heat", which is the Classical Arabic verb "ramiḍa" meaning "become intensely hot – become burning; become scorching; be blazing; be glowing".
Ramadan is a time for prayer, self-reflection, family gatherings, and charitable acts. A key part of Ramadan is fasting, where adults refrain from eating or drinking during daylight hours as a sign of devotion to their faith and to grow closer to Allah (God). The fasting period ends with a grand three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr.
The exact dates of Ramadan depend on the moon's sighting and can vary from country to country.


The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and moon sighting committees worldwide have requested Muslims to look for the crescent moon on Friday, February 28, 2025, which corresponds to 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar.
If the moon is visible, Ramadan 2025 will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. If the moon is not sighted, the holy month will commence on Sunday, March 2, 2025. In 2025, Eid al Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Saudi Arabia depending on the moon sighting.
Take a look at the starting date of Ramadan across the globe.

The United States and the United Kingdom:
The start of Ramadan 2025 in the UK and the US will be determined based on local moon sightings. However, based on astronomical calculations, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1, 2025, in both countries.
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman:
In Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has encouraged citizens to observe the crescent moon on February 28, 2025. If sighted, Ramadan will begin the next day, March 1, 2025.
The same process will be followed in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and other Gulf nations.
India, Pakistan & Bangladesh:
In South Asia, Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on the same evening as in the Gulf countries. The Markazi Chand Committee in India and similar committees in Pakistan and Bangladesh will look for the moon on February 28, 2025. If spotted, fasting will commence on March 1, 2025.
Russia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand:
In countries like Russia, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand - the holy month is scheduled to begin on February 28, 2025; and stretches till the end of March.

Regardless of the exact date, Ramadan remains a time of spiritual reflection, devotion, and unity for Muslims worldwide. This year’s synchronized moon sighting serves as a reminder of the shared faith and global connection that Ramadan fosters among the Muslim community.
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on March 1 following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. It is expected to last 30 days and is expected to conclude on March 30, 2025. Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 31, 2025.