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Ramadan 2025: Date, Sehri and Iftar timings, fasting rules, and significance behind Ramzan

Ramadan 2025 Date in India: Ramadan this year, in 2025, is likely to start on the evening of February 28 (Friday), depending upon the sighting of the crescent moon after 6:00 PM. If the moon is sighted on February 28, fasting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE will commence on March 1, and if the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 2.

Ramadan 2025: Ramzan originates from the Arabic word, 'ar-ramad', which means scorching heat (Source Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Ramadan 2025 Date, Sehri & Iftar Timings, Prayer Time Table: The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Hijri or Islamic lunar calendar, and it commences once the crescent moon is sighted. It is a holy month dedicated to self-control and discipline and is observed to achieve ‘taqwa’ or God consciousness, as well as to purify physically and spiritually through the elimination of impulses and vices. Ramadan is marked by fasting for an entire month, every day, from sunrise to sunset, known as Roza; it starts with sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and ends with iftar (an evening meal) to break the fast during Ramadan.

The end of Ramadan is celebrated as Eid al-Fitr (the festival of breaking the fast), which is one of Islam’s major holidays.

Ramadan 2025: Date and Timings

Ramadan this year, in 2025, is likely to start on the evening of February 28 (Friday), depending upon the sighting of the crescent moon after 6:00 PM. If the moon is sighted on February 28, fasting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE will commence on March 1, and if the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 2.

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Ramadan 2025: Significance and Traditions

According to beliefs and traditions, the holy book of the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad around 1,400 years ago, on ‘Laylat al-Qadr,’ one of the five odd-numbered nights that fall on the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Ramadan is marked by Roza, which is fasting from dawn until sunset during the holy month. The fast starts with sehri, a pre-dawn meal, and ends with iftar, post-sighting the moon.

READ: Ramzan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

It’s one of the most sacred months in Islam, symbolising a period of purification, self-discipline, and spiritual growth for the Muslim community worldwide.

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During this month, the most common greetings offered are ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and ‘Ramadan Kareem,’ which wish the recipient a blessed and bountiful month, respectively.

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