The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

According to a post by Inside The Haramain, a publication focused on the Two Holy Mosques in Islam, the crescent was sighted on Friday, confirming that Saturday, March 1, 2025, will be the first day of Ramadan.

This means that Muslims in Saudi Arabia will observe their first fast of the holy month tomorrow, Saturday.

The announcement was made via a social media post, which read: Ramadan1446 Crescent has been seen in Saudi Arabia.

Subsequently, Saturday, 1st March 2025 is the beginning of the month of Ramadan.”

The start of Ramadan is typically determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, and Saudi Arabia’s announcement is usually followed by other Muslim-majority countries around the world.

Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, marked by fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. It is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and community bonding.