IN PHOTOS: Ramzan 2025 | Crescent moon sighted in Mumbai

The holy month of Ramazan will officially begin in India on March 2 after the crescent moon was sighted in Mumbai on Saturday. Pics/Shadab Khan

Updated on : 01 March,2025 08:41 PM IST | Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

The first roza will be observed on March 2. Pics/Shadab Khan

Ramzan also called as Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar

The month is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community service

It is believed to be the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad

During the holy month, Muslims fast from dawn (Sehri) to sunset (Iftaar)

Fasting is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam by Muslims and it is observed mainly to attain self-discipline, spiritual growth, and closeness to Allah

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IN PHOTOS: Ramzan 2025 | Crescent moon sighted in Mumbai

The holy month of Ramazan will officially begin in India on March 2 after the crescent moon was sighted in Mumbai on Saturday. Pics/Shadab Khan

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