Ramadan 2025: These GCC countries have sighted crescent; holy month to begin on March 1
Moon-sighting committees across the world had gathered to see the Ramadan crescent, which marks the start of the holy month.
These GCC countries have spotted the moon on February 28, making March 1 the first day of Ramadan:
Saudi Arabia: The country's Supreme Court has declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent Moon was spotted on Friday evening.
UAE: The holy month of Ramadan will begin on March 1, after the crescent Moon was spotted in the UAE.
Oman: The first day of the holy month of Ramadan will be March 1, the Main Committee for moon-sighting in Oman confirmed on Friday evening.
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