Ramadan 2025 Highlights: Mecca, Saudi Arabia buzz with festive spirit; PM Modi extends greetings ‘Ramzan Mubarak!’

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Ramadan is a 30-day-long month. This year, it will end on March 31. However, Eid is celebrated depending on when the next crescent moon is sighted. If the moon is sighted on March 30, then Eid would be celebrated on March 31.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: In Pakistan,  the holy month of Ramadan began on Saturday, March 1. 

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Muslims fast during Ramadan as it is believed to be a private act of worship, bringing one closer to God. It also acts as a form of spiritual discipline.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Practising Muslims had their first Iftaar at the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Sunday

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: On Monday, the second day of Roza, Sehri will end at 5:25 am in Delhi, and at 5: 10 am in Lucknow. Check the full list here

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Sehri will end at 5:25 am in Delhi on Monday, the second day of Roza.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Iftaar began around 6:30- 6:45 pm across various Indian cities, today

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Muslims across various cities in India such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and others, broke their fast with the first Iftaar.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: It is said that Ramadan was formalised around 622 AD. Ramadan also marks the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: Dates are an integral part of Roza. Muslims break their fast by eating dates. It is said Prophet Muhammad also broke his fast by eating dates.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Depending on when the next crescent moon is sighted, Eid would likely be celebrated either on March 31, or April 1.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: In Delhi, Iftaar would begin from 6:25 pm today.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes to the people of the state on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Palestine witnessed a gloomy Ramadan amid a fragile ceasefire. Several palestinians were spotted walking among the rubble of buildings on Sunday, reported AFP.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The streets of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, were crowded, and filled with festive joy, as vendors prepared for Iftaar.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Ramadan 2025 is the first in decades for Syria, where the nation is observing the holy month without Assad's rule.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Multiple cities in Pakistan experienced gas shortages during the first sehri of Ramadan, leaving people struggling to prepare their pre-dawn meals, according to ARY News.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The Congress party extended Ramadan wishes on the occasion of the holy month.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: In a pre-Ramadan crackdown, 432 Palestinians illegally living in Israel were arrested during the past week, said police officials, reported ANI.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Palestinians observed their second Sehri on Sunday, after the first day of Roza on Saturday, March 1.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Turkey's Zorlu Holding announced  that its CEO, Cem Koksal, had resigned after authorities initiated an investigation into an email that allegedly restricted employees from celebrating Ramadan.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The holy month of Ramadan began in Qatar on Saturday, March 1. The streets were filled with a festive spirit as Muslims prepared for Roza.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: In Delhi, practising Muslims will break their fast with the Iftaar from 6:23 pm onwards. Read about the Iftaar timings in other cities here

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Minority Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju extended his wishes on the occasion of Ramadan.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims in Chennai will break their fast at 6:19 PM today.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims in Mumbai will break their fast at 6:45 PM today.

Ramadan 2025 LIVE: On the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the people of the state.

According to an official statement, Yogi Adityanath emphasised good deeds like fasting, service to humanity, and worship of God promote values such as patience, self-discipline, tolerance and simplicity during the holy days of Ramzan, PTI reported.

"This strengthens the feeling of mutual love and brotherhood,” adding, the Chief Minister said, “Uttar Pradesh is an example of harmony, brotherhood, and cultural unity.”

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims in Kolkata will break their fast at 5:42 PM today.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Congress party in a post on X stated, “The Congress family wishes everyone a blessed Ramzan! May this holy month bring peace, prosperity, and harmony among all. Ramzan Mubarak!”

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greeted the masses on the occasion of first Roza of Ramadan. In a post on X, she stated, “Hearty congratulations to all of you on the holy month of mercy and blessings, Ramadan. I pray to God that this holy month brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the lives of all of you."

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: In the wake of holy month of Ramzan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a meeting with officials of the different departments. He instructed officials to ensure proper supply of electricity and other basic services throughout the month.

"The holy month of Ramzan is starting. It is the responsibility of the government to provide facilities to the people. In this connection, a meeting was held today during which a review was taken of every department. Everyone was clearly instructed that there should be no shortcomings in the supply of electricity, especially during the Sehri (pre-dawn meals) and Iftaar (fast-breaking evening meal) timings, water supply, ration, cleanliness, sanitation, and traffic. ," ANI quoted Omar Abdullah as saying.

Extending his greetings  on the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan, Omar Abdullah on Saturday said, “May Allah's blessings be upon all. Ramzan Mubarak!”

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on February 28 issued an official statement highlighting the significance of Muslim community with respect to their contributions. He delivered greetings for Ramadan in his heartfelt message.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X stated, “Ramzan Mubarak! May this sacred month fill your life with happiness, and bring peace to your heart.”

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X on March 2 said, “As the blessed month of Ramzan begins, may it bring peace and harmony in our society. This sacred month epitomises reflection, gratitude and devotion, also reminding us of the values of compassion, kindness and service. Ramzan Mubarak!”

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Given above is the iftaar time across 9 major cities of India.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims in Delhi will break their fast at 6:23 PM today.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Ramadan marks the first time when the Islamic holy book ‘Quran’ was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Islam.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: First Roza marks the beginning of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the start of a 29—to 30-day period of Ramadan fasting between dawn and sunset.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The 13-hour long fast will conclude at 6:23 PM today, as per Delhi Iftar timings.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims across India began their day with Sehri, known as a pre-dawn meal, which concluded at 5:26 AM in Delhi and at different times across citie.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Holy month of fasting begins today in India

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The first Tarawih prayers were offered in Pakistan after the first Roza today.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Rahul Gandhi extended wishes on the occasion of Ramadan, ahead of the first day of Roza in India.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi was decked up with lights ahead of the first day of Roza in India.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Turkish prosecutors started a legal investigation into Bekir Cem Koksal, the CEO of Zorlu Holding, for allegedly sending an email to his employees, advising them not to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, reported Bloomberg.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, announced that Gate No. (9) on the south side and Gate No. (3) on the north side have been opened to receive worshippers during prayer times, while Gate No. (6) has been designated for visitor entry.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Ramadan's crescent moon was spotted in Kerala, India. For Muslims in India, Roza begins on Sunday, March 2.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE:  The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi congratulated the president of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and wished him good health on the occasion of Ramadan.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Astronomers in Saudi Arabia struggled to spot the crescent moon due to cloudy skies on Friday. Around sunset, the moon was spotted with a high-tech telescope.

Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE: Muslims in Delhi visited Jama Masjid ahead of Ramadan in India