Ramadan 2023 Date in India, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and other countries: Check moonsighting time, fasting hours and other details

Ramadan 2023 Date: The auspicious month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan or Ramazan, is around the corner. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which holds special importance for Muslims across the globe. Muslims observe a strict fast - Rozah from sunrise to sunset each day during Ramadan. Devotees practice absolute abstinence during the month of Ramadan and dedicate most of their time to devotion to Allah and his teachings.

Ramadan 2023 Date in India, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and other countries

Ramadan 2023 Date in India

Ramadan is expected to begin on March 22 or March 23, once the moon is sighted over Mecca and will end on April 21 or April 22 i.e., on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan is expected to begin on March 23, followed by Eid-ul-Fitr on April 21 in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan 2023 Date in Dubai, UAE

In Dubai, Ramadan will begin on March 23. The International Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences UAE has announced that Ramadan will fall on Thursday, March 23.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Pakistan

Ramadan will be observed on March 22 in Pakistan.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Indonesia

Ramadan will begin on March 22 in Indonesia.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Kuwait

Ramadan is expected to start on March 23 in Kuwait.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Maldives

Ramadan will begin on March 23 in the Maldives.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Lebanon

Ramadan will start on March 23 in Lebanon.

Ramadan 2023 Date in South Africa

Ramadan is expected to begin on March 22 in South Africa.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Morocco

Ramadan is expected to begin on March 23 in Morocco.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Qatar

Ramadan starts on March 23 in Qatar.

Ramadan 2023 Date in Turkey

March 23 is the expected date for Ramadan in Turkey.

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Ramadan moon sighting 2023 in Saudi Arabia

If the crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Muslim-majority nations on the evening of March 21, Ramadan may begin on March 22. 

If unable to sight the Ramadan crescent moon on March 21 after Salat al Maghrib, the moon sighting committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will announce on Tuesday evening that the first day of Ramadan may be on March 23, Thursday.

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia will most likely sight the Ramadan moon on March 22 thus, the first fasting day of Ramadan for these countries will be March 23. If not sighted, then the first day of fasting will be from March 24 in India and other South Asian countries.

According to the Crescent Moon Watch, a moon tracker run by the United Kingdom’s Nautical Almanac Office, the Ramadan 2023 crescent will be sighted on March 21 at 17:23 GMT (8:23 pm Mecca time) while on the night of March 22, the Ramadan crescent moon should be easily visible to the naked eye across many parts of the Middle East, North Africa, Western Europe and the United States of America. Hence, the first fasting day is expected to be March 23 for those countries.

Ramadan 2023 Sehri and Iftar timetable in Delhi, Lucknow and other cities 

Ramadan 2023 Eid al-Fitr

Eid-al-Fitr also known as Meethi Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The month in the Islamic calendar begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. Therefore, the sighting of the moon on the last day of Ramadan confirms the observance of Eid al-Fitr for the next day.

Eid al-Fitr Date 2023

Also, Eid-al-Fitr is expected to fall on April 22, Saturday.

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