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Express Tribune
01-03-2025
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- Express Tribune
First roza to be observed tomorrow as Ramadan moon sighted
Listen to article The moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 Hijri has been sighted in Pakistan after the completion of 30 days of Sha'ban, Express News reported. Following the moon sighting, special Taraweeh prayers will be held in mosques across the country after Isha, while worshippers prepare for the first pre-dawn meal (Sehri). The first fast of the holy month will be observed nationwide on Sunday, as Muslims across Pakistan embrace the spiritual and communal blessings of Ramadan. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the United States, Germany, and several other countries began fasting today, having sighted the moon a day earlier.
Middle East
01-03-2025
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- Middle East
Dar al Ifta: Saturday marks 1st day of Ramadan in Egypt -
CAIRO, Feb 28 (MENA) - Dar Al Ifta announced that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan of the Hijri year 1446. In a statement, Dar al Ifta's committees nationwide spotted the crescent of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This means that Friday, February 28, is the last day of the month of Sha'ban and Saturday is the first day of Ramadan, with the sighting of the crescent moon. (MENA) R R N/R G E
Shafaq News
28-02-2025
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- Shafaq News
Morocco breaks Arab consensus on Ramadan start date
Shafaq News/ Morocco announced that Sunday, March 2, will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, diverging from the rest of the Arab world, which declared Saturday as the first day of the holy month. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq 's Sunni Endowment all confirmed that Ramadan would begin on Saturday following the sighting of the crescent moon. Morocco's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs explained that after conducting moon sighting observations across the kingdom on Friday, in coordination with religious officials and military observation units, no sightings were reported. As a result, Sha'ban (the month before Ramadan) will complete its 30-day cycle, delaying Ramadan for 1446 Hijri to Sunday.
Roya News
28-02-2025
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- Roya News
Jordan announces start of Ramadan on Saturday
Jordan's Grand Mufti announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The announcement follows astronomical calculations and moon sighting efforts conducted by the Iftaa Department. With this confirmation, Friday will be the last day of Sha'ban, and Tarawih prayers will commence on Friday night. Muslims across Jordan will begin fasting from dawn to sunset on Saturday, marking the start of a month dedicated to prayer, reflection, and charitable acts. Authorities have urged the public to respect the sanctity of Ramadan by adhering to fasting hours in public spaces.
Filipino Times
28-02-2025
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- Filipino Times
Ramadan 2025 officially starts on Saturday, March 1
The Holy Month of Ramadan will officially begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon, the Presidential Court confirmed on Friday. Meanwhile, today, Friday, will be the last day of Sha'ban. On the night of February 28, the UAE made another history as the first country in the world to deploy AI-powered drones for Ramadan moon sighting. During Ramadan, Muslims across the UAE and around the world will observe a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, which will last for 29 to 30 days. Shorter working hours for the public and private sector during this sacred time has also been announced. Related story: Ramadan in the UAE: Etiquette to observe during the Holy Month
