Traditionally, it's the sighting of the first crescent moon after the new moon that begins every new month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and the ...

The exact date always depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Here's what you should know about the start and end of the Islamic Holy Month as well as Eid Al-Fitr. Start the day smarter.

This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

It began on Monday, March 11. Ramadan follows the lunar cycle, and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr is dependent on the sighting of the crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on ...

Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...

Noura and her parents head to the hills on a picnic to see the moon, the sighting of which will signal the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Khan’s story speaks about the friendship ...

Ramadan 2025 will begin around the evening of February 28, following the new moon. The holy month ends on March 30, leading to Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, which may vary based on moon sightings in ...

The UAE government has confirmed that we will have at least three official days off for Eid Al Fitr with an additional day if Ramadan is a 30-day month. Many public holidays in the UAE are decided by ...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, prayer and community for Muslims ...

In 2025, Ramadan is expected to fall on the evening of Friday 28 February, ending with Eid Al Fitr on Sunday 30 March — though the exact time depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon.

The month of Ramadan this year will last 29 days, with last day of fasting expected to be on March 29 in the Kingdom ...