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The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, officially marking the start of Ramadan 2025 on Saturday, March 1st. The announcement was confirmed by the Supreme Court after reports from Sudair and Tumair observatories.

Details & Context

The moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia confirmed that the Ramadan crescent was observed on Friday evening. This signals the beginning of the 9th month of the Islamic Hijri calendar — a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide.

The Supreme Court had earlier urged Muslims across the country to look for the crescent moon on Friday evening and report their sightings. These observations are crucial, as the Islamic calendar is based on lunar phases, meaning Ramadan starts only when the new moon is seen.

Quotes

A statement from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia reads

“With the sighting of the crescent moon we welcome the holy month of Ramadan — a time for spiritual renewal, compassion and unity among all Muslims.”

Here’s the Ramadan 2025 (1446 Hijri) timetable for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date (2025)	Ramadan Day	Sehri (Imsak)	Iftar (Maghrib)
March 1	1	04:47 AM	05:55 PM
March 2	2	04:46 AM	05:56 PM
March 3	3	04:46 AM	05:56 PM
March 4	4	04:45 AM	05:57 PM
March 5	5	04:44 AM	05:57 PM
March 6	6	04:43 AM	05:58 PM
March 7	7	04:42 AM	05:58 PM
March 8	8	04:41 AM	05:59 PM
March 9	9	04:40 AM	05:59 PM
March 10	10	04:39 AM	06:00 PM
March 11	11	04:38 AM	06:00 PM
March 12	12	04:37 AM	06:01 PM
March 13	13	04:36 AM	06:01 PM
March 14	14	04:35 AM	06:02 PM
March 15	15	04:34 AM	06:02 PM
March 16	16	04:33 AM	06:03 PM
March 17	17	04:32 AM	06:03 PM
March 18	18	04:31 AM	06:04 PM
March 19	19	04:30 AM	06:04 PM
March 20	20	04:29 AM	06:05 PM
March 21	21	04:28 AM	06:05 PM
March 22	22	04:27 AM	06:06 PM
March 23	23	04:26 AM	06:06 PM
March 24	24	04:25 AM	06:07 PM
March 25	25	04:24 AM	06:07 PM
March 26	26	04:23 AM	06:08 PM
March 27	27	04:22 AM	06:08 PM
March 28	28	04:21 AM	06:09 PM
March 29	29	04:20 AM	06:09 PM
March 30	30	04:19 AM	06:10 PM

Additional Information

What is Ramadan.?

Ramadan is a deeply spiritual month observed by Muslims, during which they

- Fast from dawn to dusk — abstaining from food, drink and negative behaviour.

- Pray more frequently — including special nightly prayers called Taraweeh.

- Give charity (Zakat) — helping those in need and fostering generosity.

Why is Ramadan important.?

- It commemorates the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

- Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, making it a fundamental religious duty.

- It’s a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth — focusing on building good habits, seeking forgiveness and strengthening faith (imaan).

Impact Analysis

The beginning of Ramadan has wide-reaching effects

- Religious Impact: Mosques see higher attendance for Taraweeh prayers and Qur’an recitations.

- Social Bonding: Families gather for Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking the fast at sunset) strengthening community ties.

- Economic Activity: There’s a rise in the demand for dates, prayer mats and Islamic books as people prepare for the holy month.

- Charity Drives: Many Muslims increase their charitable donations (Zakat and Sadaqah) supporting underprivileged communities.

With the crescent moon sighted Ramadan 2025 is set to begin on Saturday, March 1st. This holy month offers a chance for Muslims to renew their faith, spread kindness and grow spiritually. As families prepare for fasting and prayers it’s a reminder of the values of patience, empathy and charity that define this sacred period.

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