Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

February 28 marks the 29th of Shaban. If the moon is sighted today, the first Roza will be on March 1; otherwise, fasting will begin on March 2.

The beginning of Ramadan is delayed as the crescent moon was not seen on Friday. Muslims will start fasting on Sunday, March 2, following the expected moon sighting on Saturday. This holy month involves fasting,

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

However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,

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.

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!

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,

Muslims in Telangana to begin fasting from March 02 as the Ramzan crescent moon was not sighted in the state tonight.