Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia Sets Date for Crescent Moon Sighting, Details Emerge
- Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to look out for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28
- Legit.ng reports that the date corresponds with the 29th of Shaaban 1446 in the Islamic Hijri calendar
- Ramadan—the ninth month of the Muslim calendar—is one of the most sacred times for Muslims
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering religious activities in Nigeria and worldwide.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens and residents to investigate the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH.
Legit.ng reports that Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in Islamic culture. It is the month in which the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) in AD 610.
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In an official statement released on Thursday, February 26, Saudi Arabia's apex court clarified that this invitation is based on its decision No. (191/H) dated 29 Rajab 1446 AH, which designated Friday, January 31, 2025, as the start of the month of Sha'ban.
As reported by Royal News on Friday, February 27, the court urged anyone able to sight the crescent with the naked eye or binoculars to report to the nearest court to register their testimony or contact the nearest centre to facilitate access to the courts.
It also encouraged those who can participate in the sighting efforts to join the committees formed for this purpose, emphasising that this promotes cooperation in righteousness and piety and serves the public interest of Muslims.
The court expressed hope that this effort will contribute to accurately determining the beginning of the holy month, praying for success in this endeavour.
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Read more about Ramadan 2025:
- Sultan of Sokoto announces date for Sha’aban as Muslims anticipate Ramadan in Nigeria
- Nigerian governor commissions mosque, announces packages for Ramadan, imams
Yoruba imams announce Ramadan 2025 commencement date
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta announced that the 2025 Ramadan fasting will commence on March 1.
According to the group, the announcement was made via the office of the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland in Nigeria.
It stressed that the Ramadan fast start date release was from the office of the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan.
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