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Ramadan Start 2025 in India

Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).

Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?

Ramadan Start is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, March 2, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in India.

The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.

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Ramadan Start Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2023FriMar 24Ramadan StartObservance
2024TueMar 12Ramadan StartObservance
2025SunMar 2Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance
2026ThuFeb 19Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance
2027TueFeb 9Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance
2028SatJan 29Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance
2029WedJan 17Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance

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