Ramadan 2024 in India: Ramzan To Begin In Saudi Arabia On March 11 After Sighting Of Crescent

Muslims in Saudi Arabia rejoice as the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan has been sighted! This means the holy month will officially commence there on March 11. The Ramadhān 1445 will begin tonight with taraweeh prayers after Isha. However, the crescent moon was not sighted in Oman and Philippines today, it means the Holy month will start in these two countries on March 12.

Ramadan Moon Sighting 2024 LIVE

In India, Pakistan and Bangladesh too, the Holy Month of Ramzan will start from Tuesday, March 12.  It is believed that during the month of Ramadan, the first verses of the holy book of the Quran were revealed to the prophet Muhammad.

During this month, Muslims observe fast from dawn to dusk. Keeping fast during Ramzan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Whether Muslims will observe 29 or 30 fasts is based on the sighting of the moon, which is crucial in deciding the beginning and the ending of the month. After the end of the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

CITY-WISE RAMADAN 2024 TIME IN INDIA

1. AHMEDABAD: Sehri: 05:38 AM; Iftar: 06:47 PM
2. BENGALURU: Sehri: 05:19 AM; Iftar: 06:31 PM
3. CHENNAI: Sehri: 05:08 AM; Iftar: 06:20 PM
4. DELHI: Sehri 05:18 AM; Iftar: 06:27 PM
5. HYDERABAD: Sehri 05:16 AM; Iftar: 06:26 PM
6. KOLKATA: Sehri: 04:35 AM; Iftar: 05:45 PM
7. KANPUR: Sehri: 05:06 AM; Iftar: 06:15 PM
8. MUMBAI: Sehri: 05:38 AM; Iftar: 06:48 PM
9. PUNE: Sehri: 05:34 AM; Iftar: 06:44 PM
10. SURAT: Sehri: 05:38 AM; Iftar: 06:47 PM

8:38 pm: CRESCENT MOON SIGHTED

8:36 pm: Officials have announced that the Ramadan crescent could not be seen from Tumair Observatory.

8:35 pm: In PICS: Weather Condition at Various Location in Saudi

8:28 pm: WATCH The Dust Storm At Tumair

8:27 pm: Thick cloud cover is significantly hindering the search for the Ramadan crescent across most observatories.

8:23 pm: Undeterred by the limited visibility, the Saudi moon sighting committee remains dedicated to their task of searching for the Ramadan crescent.

8:20 pm: If the crescent moon is sighted, then Ramadan will begin tomorrow, on Monday, March 11. If the crescent moon is not sighted this evening, then Ramadan will begin the day after, on Tuesday, March 12.

8:19 pm: Dusty conditions are hindering visibility of the Ramadan crescent at the Sudair observatory of Majmaah University.

8:16 pm: In a special message, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said: “Ramadan embodies the values of peace, resilience, and generosity.May this Holy Month bring peace and guide us towards a more just and compassionate world. Ramadan Kareem.”

8:09 pm: The Search Begins For Crescent

8:06 pm: WATCH The Weather Condition Tumair

8:03 PM: Mutaib Al-Barghash, observer at Tumair Observatory, told Inside The Haramain that the visibility is favourable and they’re prepared to begin searching for the Ramadan crescent.

8:01 PM: Saudi Arabia intensifies its search for the Ramadan crescent. Reports indicate over 10 observatories across the Kingdom are actively observing the skies within the next hour.

7:57 PM: Despite dusty weather, chief astronomer Abdullah Khudairy is optimistic about the positive atmosphere. He says that the atmosphere’s conditions can change rapidly. Though dust is present now, clearer skies are possible by sunset, potentially allowing for a moon sighting.

According to the official social media account of the Saudi news publication “Inside The Haramain,” chief astronomer Abdullah Khudairy has arrived at the Sudair Observatory at 4:00 PM (6:30 PM IST) to begin the moon sighting process.

The main observation committee, led by a senior astronomer from Al Majma’ah University, is also stationed at Sudair to search for the crescent moon. Reports indicate favorable conditions, with Al-Khudairi stating “the atmosphere is 85% clear to see the Ramadan crescent.”

According to the Nour University Astronomy Association, due to dusty weather conditions, visibility of the Ramadan crescent at the Qassim Observatory may be limited.

Today on Sunday evening, Muslims in Saudi Arabia will be looking for the crescent moon to sight the beginning of Ramadan. If the crescent moon is sighted, then Ramadan will begin tomorrow, on Monday, March 11. If the crescent moon is not sighted this evening, then Ramadan will begin the day after, on Tuesday, March 12.

When Is Ramzan In India?

As per the Gregorian calendar, Ramzan in India is expected to commence on March 11 or March 12. The beginning of Ramzan depends on the sighting of the moon in Mecca. The exact date of Ramadan varies in different nations. If the moon is sighted, then Ramzan is expected to end on April 9, with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on April 10, marking the beginning of Shawwal month.

Sehri and Iftar Timings In New Delhi

Date; Sehri Time; Iftar Time

• March 11, 2024; 05:18 AM; 06:27 PM
• March 12, 2024; 05:15 AM; 06:30 PM
• March 13, 2024; 05:14 AM; 06:31 PM
• March 14, 2024; 05:13 AM; 06:31 PM
• March 15, 2024; 05:12 AM; 06:32 PM
• March 16, 2024; 05:11 AM; 06:32 PM
• March 17, 2024; 05:10 AM; 06:33 PM
• March 18, 2024; 05:08 AM 06:34 PM
• March 19, 2024 05:07 AM; 06:34 PM
• March 20, 2024; 05:06 AM; 06:35 PM
• March 21, 2024; 05:05 AM; 06:35 PM
• March 22, 2024; 05:04 AM; 06:36 PM
• March 23, 2024; 05:02 AM; 06:36 PM
• March 24, 2024; 05:01 AM; 06:37 PM
• March 25, 2024; 05:00 AM; 06:38 PM
• March 26, 2024; 04:59 AM 06:38 PM
• March 27, 2024 04:57 AM; 06:39 PM
• March 28, 2024; 04:56 AM; 06:39 PM
• March 29, 2024; 04:55 AM; 06:40 PM
• March 30, 2024; 04:53 AM; 06:40 PM
• March 31, 2024; 04:52 AM; 06:41 PM
• April 1, 2024; 04:51 AM; 06:41 PM
• April 2, 2024; 04:50 AM; 06:42 PM
• April 3, 2024; 04:48 AM; 06:43 PM
• April 4, 2024; 04:47 AM; 06:43 PM
• April 5, 2024; 04:46 AM; 06:44 PM
• April 6, 2024; 04:45 AM; 06:44 PM

The period of Ramzan is considered important for spiritual growth, self-reflection and following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In this month, Muslims will indulge themselves in charity.