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Ramadan, The Crescent Moon

When Is Ramadan? When And Where To See The Crescent Moon This Week

Muslims across the world are set to begin Ramadan this week, but confusion reigns about exactly when the period of daily fasting from dawn to sunset begins.

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UK's royal astronomers join hunt for Ramadan's crescent moon

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First day of Ramadan announced as dem sight moon for Saudi Arabia

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Saudi announces Ramadan 2026 start despite UK scientists warning

It seems like many Muslims across the world are set to begin Ramadan on different days again following Saudi Arabia's most recent announcement that the holy month begins on Wednesday (February 18).

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When does Ramadan start? How the moon decides when the holy month begins

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Saudi Arabia confirms Ramadan 2026 start. More about Islamic holy month

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Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman announce crescent; most Asian countries to begin fasting February 19

Indonesia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after the crescent moon marking the start of the month was not sighted.

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Ramadan 2026 date: Muslims to begin fasting as Saudi Arabia sights crescent moon

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Ramadan Moon Sighting 2026 LIVE: February 18 or 19, When will Ramadan start in India? Check sehri, iftar timing, Saudi Arabia, UK, US, Australia timetable

Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

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Ramadan 2026 moon sighted in Saudi Arabia? KSA Supreme Court calls Muslims to spot crescent on February 17; first day of fasting from Feb 18?

Muslims worldwide are anticipating the crescent moon sighting tonight, February 17, 2026, to mark the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Saudi authorities are urging citizens to report any sightings. If confirmed,

Forbes

See A Crescent Moon Beside Venus And ‘Groundhog Day: The Night Sky This Week

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. At 7:36 a.m. EST, today is every stargazer’s favorite moment of the month — the new moon. This lunar phase sees ...

Astronomy

The Sky Today on Friday, May 23: The crescent Moon and Venus

The Moon is now situated between magnitude 1.1 Saturn and magnitude –4.5 Venus in the east an hour before dawn. If you were outside yesterday morning, you’ll note that the Moon is now a thinner crescent as it wanes toward New. Only its western limb ...