Every Muslim, throughout the world, considers the month of Ramadan as a blessing and they are way more excited to see the crescent moon so that they can witness the beautiful start of this beautiful month. Whether in the UAE or any other part of the world, the Ramadan crescent holds a lot of significance. If you are also eager to know when you will get to see the crescent moon of this blessed month, then let me tell you that you can expect it on the evening of Friday, February 28 in the UAE.
The expected date for this sight has been released by the Emirates Fatwa Council, which announced it on Wednesday because the moon was not sighted on the 27th of February. The expected date according to the Islamic calendar would be 29 Sha’ban AD in the Umm Al Qura calendar. This calendar has been specifically developed by the country to figure out more about the dates and months in the country.
When will you be able to see the Ramadan moon?
Muslims have been fasting in the month of Ramadan for ages and we cannot deny the fact that this month holds a lot of importance for them. However, the tradition is that they can start fasting only after sighting the moon. Reflecting on the years that have passed, individuals usually expect the moon to shine on the 29th day of Sha’ban (which is the month that precedes Ramadan). If the crescent moon is visible on that day, Ramadan begins the next day.
If the moon is not visible on the 29th day of Sha’ban, it will certainly be visible on the 30th of Sha’ban which means the fasting will begin one day later. To put it in simple terms, we can expect to observe the crescent moon on the evening of 28th of February, 2025.
When will Ramadan begin in UAE and Saudi Arabia?
When we take a look at the moon sighting tradition in the month of Ramadan we get to find out that most Muslims depend on the observance of the moon in Saudi Arabia. And this time, in 2025, The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia asked the citizens to observe the Ramadan crescent moon on the 28th of February which perfectly corresponds to 29 Sha’ban 1446 AH.
This means, that if the moon is sighted on this date, Ramadan will begin from 1st March in different parts of the world. If you are a resident of the Damac Lagoons in Dubai or you are located in any other part of UAE, then you can expect the crescent on the eve of 28th February.
Learn about the spiritual significance of Ramadan
As stated previously, Ramadan holds a lot of significance for Muslims around the world and we know that it is the time when they fast for a month. However, Ramadan is not only about fasting from dawn to dusk, it is certainly more than that. You may count it as the best time for spiritual rejuvenation and you may also consider it the best period to engage in self-discipline. Moreover, this is the time, when Muslims involve in heightened devotion to prayer.
Conclusion:
Residents of UAE who are residing in Damac Lagoons can expect the crescent to shine on the eve of 28th Feb which means that the blessed month of Ramadan will begin from the 1st March. This turns out to be the best time for involving in self-discipline and increasing your devotion towards prayer, being involved in acts of charity, engaging in daily prayers, and reciting the Quran on a daily basis. When the month of Ramadan concludes, you will be rewarded for your good deeds and conclude the month by celebrating Eid al-fitr on the 30th or 31st of March.