Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri or Islamic lunar calendar. The month begins when the crescent moon is sighted. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, starting with a pre-dawn meal known as sehri and breaking the fast with iftar at sunset. The purpose of Ramadan is to achieve ‘taqwa’ or God-consciousness, purify the body and mind, and eliminate bad habits. For Ramadan 2025, it is expected to begin on the evening of February 28, depending on the sighting of the moon. If the moon is not visible, Ramadan will start on March 1, and the first fasting day will be March 2, if it is seen on the 28th day of the month, the moon will set after the sun. For the moon to be visible, the sky must be dark enough to spot the small sliver of the new moon. This allows the sun to set on the 29th day, the day before Ramadan begins, and gives a clear view of the horizon for the first glimpse of the c Crescent moon.
