The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Roza starting from Saturday. In India, Roza begins from Sunday. Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia have also announced the dates for Ramadan.

The moon sighting before Ramadan is a practice that is a traditional and essential aspect of the Islamic faith as it determines the commencement of the month of fasting from dawn

Muslims around the world will begin observing Ramadan on March 01, 2025, as the crescent moon was seen in various countries. However, in India and some other countries, the moon was not visible on February 28,

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2.

Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia but India, Pakistan Sri Lanka, Philippines to begin fasting from March 02. Catch all the latest updates here!

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

As per reports, the new moon, which would mark the beginning of the Islamic holy month, was sighted in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, marking the beginning of the Ramadan 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE,

Ramadan, the ninth Islamic month, is a time of worship, discipline, self-restraint, and empathy for the less fortunate

Deep in the Saudi Arabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that signifies the start of Ramadan.

Sighting the moon phase is important. Here's when the crescent moon is likely to be sighted in India and Saudi Arabia.

Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.