Ramadan 2025 Begins with Great Enthusiasm Across the Globe,PM Modi extends greetings ‘Ramzan Mubarak!’
Ramadan 2025 has commenced with great enthusiasm across the globe, bringing together millions of Muslims in prayer, fasting, and community gatherings.
In Saudi Arabia, the holy month began on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the moon on Friday evening. The city of Mecca is particularly vibrant, with thousands of pilgrims gathering to observe fasting and engage in nightly prayers at the Grand Mosque. 
In India, Ramadan started on Sunday, March 2, after announcements from prominent religious leaders, including those from Delhi’s Jama Masjid and Lucknow’s Shahi Imam. Cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, and Lucknow witnessed their first Iftaar gatherings on this day, with communities coming together to break their fasts in a spirit of unity and devotion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings on the occasion, wishing everyone a blessed Ramzan and hoping for joy, good health, and prosperity in everyone’s lives. 
The holy month of Ramadan is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, lasting 29 to 30 days. It is marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, reflection, and community gatherings. The conclusion of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid al-Fitr, a festival that signifies the end of fasting, determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.
Ramadan in India
The holy month of Ramadan 2025 began in India on Sunday, March 2, following announcements from Delhi’s Jama Masjid and Lucknow’s Shahi Imam. Muslims across the country have begun their Roza (fasting) from dawn to sunset as part of the sacred observance.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began on Saturday, March 1, after the crescent moon was sighted on Friday evening. Devotees in Mecca and Medina have gathered in large numbers at the Grand Mosque to observe their fasts and engage in nightly prayers.
How Long is Ramadan 2025?
Ramadan, which marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, lasts 29 to 30 days. In India, fasting will continue until March 30 or March 31, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon, which determines the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
- Religion World Bureau
