Sighting the Crescent: The Age-Old Debate That Decides Ramadan

The sacred month of Ramadan is to commence in 2025, but its date is different in different parts of the world because of variations in methods of sighting the moon. The crescent moon signifies the start of Ramadan, but Islamic authorities worldwide look up at the sky and declare the onset of the month according to individual visibility. This may cause Ramadan to commence on different dates in different regions of the world. Muslims look forward to this holy period of fasting, prayer, and spiritual introspection, lasting 29-30 days usually. While preparing for this big observance, people look out for official decrees from their respective religious bodies to ascertain the exact date.
Source: Times of India