2 hours ago
5
January 11, 2025 | 11:04 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The question "When is Ramadan 2025?" arose when we realized that it has been almost a year since the Islamic holy month greeted us. This year, Ramadan will begin shortly after the new moon in February, coinciding with the first solar eclipse of 2025.
To better understand when Ramadan begins and ends, let’s take a closer look at the details of the Islamic calendar, as cited from Forbes, Muslim Aid, and the Human Relief Foundation.
When Does Ramadan Start?
As a lunar calendar, the Islamic calendar determines the beginning of Ramadan based on the sighting of the new crescent moon. This year, Ramadan is expected to fall on either Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1. The exact date may vary slightly depending on location and the sighting of the moon in different regions.
When Does Ramadan End?
The last day of Ramadan 2025 will be marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous festival that marks the end of the month-long fast. It will end either on Saturday, March 29, Sunday, March 30, or even Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the new moon
Who Determines the Beginning and End of Ramadan?
The exact determination of the beginning and end of Ramadan is controversial. Typically, clerics in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, observe the crescent moon and then verify the beginning and end of the holy month.
However, many Muslims in different regions of the world rely on local sightings, resulting in a slight difference in the start and end dates of Ramadan.
Why Do the Dates of Ramadan Change Every Year?
Ramadan doesn't fall on the same dates every year because the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, which means it's about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based.
This difference causes Ramadan to fall about 10 to 12 days earlier each year. Consequently, the dates of Ramadan move earlier through the seasons over time.
Forbes | Muslim Aid | Human Relief Foundation
Editor's Choice: Nuuk, Greenland, Among Cities With The Longest Fasting Duration During Ramadan
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Religious Affairs Ministry Talks About Possibly Closing Schools for 2025 Ramadan
12 hari lalu
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Muhammad Syafi'i reveals the possibility of closing schools during the fasting month of Ramadan next year.
Bank Indonesia Predicts Inflation to Rise Ahead of Christmas, Ramadan 2025
59 hari lalu
Bank Indonesia (BI) predicts that inflationary pressure is expected to increase in the next 3 and 6 months; in December 2024 and March 2025.
Turkey's Erdogan Calls for Islamic Alliance Against Israel
8 September 2024
Erdogan says Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat of expansionism" from Israel.
Al-Azhar Grand Imam, Indonesian VP Discuss Measures to Combat Islamophobia
11 Juli 2024
Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar University of Egypt discussed viable measures for addressing Islamophobia.
UIN Sunan Kalijaga Professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah on the Relation between Religion and the Environment
20 April 2024
UIN Sunan Kalijaga professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah explains Islamic environmental jurisprudence in relation to climate change.
Eid Holiday Turnover Helpless Against US Dollar As Rupiah Continues to Plunge: Analyst
17 April 2024
In early Wednesday morning trade, the rupiah slipped 76 points or 0.47 percent to Rp16,252 per US dollar.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid al-Fitr to Fall on April 10
9 April 2024
The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, following the Muslim lunar calendar.
Indonesia's Baznas Collaborates with INH to Distribute Ramadan Meals to Palestinians in Gaza Refugee Camps
7 April 2024
Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) with Int'l Networking for Humanitarian (INH) distribute meals for Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan.
Saudi Arabia to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Fireworks, Music Concerts
5 April 2024
Eid al-Fitr is just around the corner. Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
BPH Migas Says There is Enough Fuel Stock for Ramadan, Eid
4 April 2024
BPH Migas said that the stock of fuel oil during the period of Ramadan and Eid 2024 is in a safe condition, with enough volume for more than 20 days.
