Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Feb 20, 2025 · Last updated Feb 28, 2025
This event has no direct or significant impact on financial markets. It is a religious observance that affects daily routines for a large population but does not typically trigger market movements.
The articles discuss the anticipation and determination of the start date for Ramadan 2025, the holy month for Muslims worldwide. The beginning of Ramadan is contingent on the sighting of the crescent moon, which is expected around February 28 or March 1, 2025. In India, local moon-sighting committees and Islamic scholars will make the final decision, with fasting likely to begin on March 1 or March 2. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has also called for moon sighting, and its declaration often influences other countries. Other nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan typically follow similar dates to India. Ramadan involves fasting from dawn to sunset, prayers, charity, and community meals like Iftar and Suhoor.
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