Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too. Here's what to know.

The UAE Council for Fatwa is set to sight the crescent marking the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan using AI-powered drones in a world first. The groundbreaking initiative showcases the UAE’s leadership in adopting innovative technological solutions, the Council said.

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin either today or over the weekend once the crescent moon is seen, with millions worldwide waiting to find out

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2.

Ramadan or Ramzan is the ninth month that falls in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is the holy month of spiritual reflection, forgiveness, gratitude and celebration. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the commencement of this auspicious Muslim festival across the world.

This method will complement traditional naked eyesighting accounts and advanced astronomical observatories across the country

Ramadan 2025, the holy month of fasting will begin after crescent moon sighting. This year, a rare alignment of Islamic and Gregorian calendars occurs, with fasting possibly starting on March 1 for many countries.

The UAE has called on the public to search for the crescent moon on Friday evening, to determine the start date of Ramadan. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, formed by the UAE Council for Fatwa,