The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Roza starting from Saturday. In India, Roza begins from Sunday. Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia have also announced the dates for Ramadan.

Meanwhile, Lucknow's Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Today, on 28 February, moon was not seen in Lucknow or anywhere else in the country. The first 'roza' will be observed on 2 March 2025..."

Muslims in Telangana to begin fasting from March 02 as the Ramzan crescent moon was not sighted in the state tonight.

Ramadan will begin on March 2 as Lucknow’s Shahi Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed has stated that the moon is not sighted in India.

Dubai: For the first time ever, the UAE deployed artificial intelligence-powered drones to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The innovative approach aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of moon sighting,

The month of Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam, coming after Sha'ban. Muslims eagerly await Ramadan throughout the year. Now, in just a few moments, Ramadan will begin, and the long wait will finally be over.

The sighting of the crescent moon this evening is set to determinethe official start date of Ramadan 2025, with Saudi Arabia, the UK, and other nations awaiting confirmation. Islamic authorities will observe the sky on Friday,