Ramadan 2025: First Day in South Africa Confirmed to be March 2
Marrakech – According to Islamic Relief South Africa, Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday, March 2 this year.
The month will consist of 29 days, with fasting durations varying throughout.
On the first day, the Fajr prayer is set at 4:43 a.m., and the Maghrib prayer is at 6:38 p.m., making the fasting duration approximately 13 hours and 55 minutes, as reported by Hijria website.
As the month progresses, the fasting period gradually shortens.
By the last day, the Fajr prayer will be at 4:59 a.m. and the Maghrib prayer at 6:09 p.m., reducing the fasting duration to about 13 hours and 10 minutes.
According to Islam Online, South Africa is home to over 500 mosques and 408 educational institutions, including colleges, Muslim private schools, religious instruction centers, and colleges of Islamic Sciences.
Many universities also offer Arabic and Islamic Studies as part of their curriculum.
Muslims in South Africa are active across various professions, and the significance of Ramadan is widely shared across religious and cultural communities.
Islamic media plays a key role in spreading religious awareness, with private Islamic radio stations broadcasting Taraweeh prayers in provinces with significant Muslim populations.
These include Radio Islam in Johannesburg, Radio 786 in Cape Town, and Radio Al-Ansaar in Durban. Tags: ramadanramadan 2025Ramadan south africa 2025South Africa
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