Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Ramzan is a sacred Islamic period in the ninth month of the Hijri or Islamic lunar calendar. The holy fasting period leading up to Eid 2025 is expected to commence on the evening of March 2, depending on moon sightings in various parts of the country.

In India, the crescent moon will be sighted at 6 pm today to determine the start of Ramadan. However, in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Ramzan fasting began on Saturday. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Ramadan 2025.

However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

Ramadan is a time of togetherness for Muslims, as they fill mosques for hours of prayer and share large, lavish meals with family, friends and neighbors after days of dawn-to-dusk fasting. In Indonesia,