Follow the latest updates on the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon and the official announcements from different countries.
Latest Confirmed Start Dates for Ramadan 2025
📍 Saudi Arabia – Saturday, March 1
📍 Oman – Saturday, March 1
📍 Australia – Saturday, March 1
📍 Japan – Sunday, March 2
📍 Philippines – Sunday, March 2
📍 Malaysia – Sunday, March 2
📍 Brunei – Sunday, March 2
Key Updates from Around the World
🕖 7:01 PM | Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed that Saturday, March 1, 2025, will mark the first day of the holy month.
🕖 6:59 PM | Oman declares Ramadan start date
The Sultanate of Oman has also confirmed that March 1 will be the first day of fasting.
☁️ 6:47 PM | Cloudy skies make moon sighting difficult in Saudi Arabia
Several regions, including Sudair, Tumair, and Shaqra, experienced heavy cloud cover, delaying visual confirmation of the crescent moon.
🕕 6:29 PM | Japan confirms Ramadan start on March 2
The Ruyat Hilal Committee Japan announced that the crescent moon was not sighted, making Sunday, March 2, the first day of Ramadan.
🕠 5:30 PM | Saudi Arabia prepares for moon sighting
Saudi authorities, in collaboration with Noor Al Falak Association, gathered in Al Qasha Al Bari Park to sight the crescent.
🕔 5:13 PM | Philippines sets Ramadan start on March 2
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos confirmed that the moon was not sighted, meaning fasting will start on Sunday, March 2.
🕓 4:32 PM | Malaysia joins nations starting Ramadan on March 2
The Malaysian government officially announced that Sunday, March 2, will be the first day of Ramadan.
🕞 3:39 PM | Brunei follows with March 2 start date
Brunei’s Islamic authorities declared that Sunday, March 2, will mark the beginning of Ramadan.
🕑 2:04 PM | Australian PM extends Ramadan greetings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished Muslims across Australia “Ramadan Mubarak”, highlighting the values of self-reflection, charity, and unity.
🕛 12:27 PM | Australia announces Ramadan start date
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, confirmed that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of Ramadan based on lunar observations.
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