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IN PHOTOS: Ramzan 2025 | Crescent moon sighted in Mumbai
Updated On: 01 March, 2025 08:41 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
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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Ramzan also called as Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar
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The month is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community service

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It is believed to be the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad
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During the holy month, Muslims fast from dawn (Sehri) to sunset (Iftaar)

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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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