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.

The holy month of Ramazan will officially begin in India on March 2, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of March 1, 2025. The first roza will be held tomorrow.

February 28 marks the 29th of Shaban. If the moon is sighted today, the first Roza will be on March 1; otherwise, fasting will begin on March 2.

The Ramadan crescent has been sighted in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, marking the start of Ramzan on Sunday, March 2.

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,

Kozhikode: Muslims in Kerala will begin their fasts for the holy month of Ramadan starting on Sunday, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Saturday, which marks the commencement of the fasting period. The moon was visible in areas such as Ponnani in Malappuram and Kadalundi in Kozhikode, according to reports from various Qazis.