Silchar: The Central Hilal Committee of Assam has announced that the crescent moon was not sighted on Friday evening, marking the official start of Ramadan in Assam on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Maulana Sk. Fakhar Uddin Ahmed Kasimi, President of the Central Hilal Committee Assam, and Vice President Alhaj Imdad Hussain confirmed that the crescent moon was not visible on Friday evening in Assam or other regions across India. As a result, the first day of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The committee extended Ramadan Mubarak greetings to the residents of Assam.
Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, the crescent moon was sighted, meaning Muslims in these regions will begin fasting and perform Taraweeh prayers starting Saturday, March 1, 2025. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan following the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month.
Ramadan to Start in Assam on March 2 Following Crescent Sighting
Reports confirm that the crescent moon was seen in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Bangladesh, and other parts of the world, marking the start of Ramadan for Muslims in these countries.
Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a month of fasting, prayer, self-reflection, and community service. Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for all adult Muslims, who abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset. The pre-dawn meal is called suhur, and the meal that breaks the fast at sunset is known as iftar.
Additionally, Muslims living in regions with a midnight sun or polar night follow the timetable of Mecca, where the day and night cycle is distinguishable.
As Ramadan begins, Muslims around the world come together to observe this sacred month, commemorating the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
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