In the Islamic calendar a month starts when the young crescent moon is first observed after sunset; the timing of such observations varies slightly with one's location on Earth. The crescent that ...

But what unites all Muslims is the observance of the new crescent moon in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. For instance, in Saudi Arabia, where Islam was first established by the prophet ...

UAE residents can look forward to a potential 5-day break for Eid Al Fitr 2025, with astronomical calculations suggesting the ...

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...

Ramadan is set to begin on March 1, 2025, if the crescent moon is sighted on February 28, or on March 2 if not. This includes fasting from dawn to dus ...

Supplied Abu Dhabi: The Eid al-Fitr holidays in the UAE could last either four or five days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Based on astronomical calculations, the first day of ...