Ramadan 2022: When will Ramadan begin in India? Check moon sighting details here

Ramadan also known as Ramzan, is one of the most auspicious festivals of the Muslim community. Ramadan is a month-long festival where people from the Muslim community observe fast and pray 5 times a day.

The date of Ramadan varies every year, and changes yearly because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle. Once the crescent moon, it marks the beginning of the festival. It is expected that the crescent moon will be sighted today (April 2) and Ramadan in India will begin from tomorrow (April 3).

The common practice during Ramadan is to fast from dawn to sunset. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called the 'suhur', while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is called 'iftar'. Muslims devote more time to prayer and acts of charity, striving to improve their self-discipline, motivated by hadith

Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the moon sighting committee announced. Therefore, April 1, was the last day of the month of Shaaban, and the holy month will begin on Saturday, April 2.

Moon sighting in India

April 1, was 28th Shaaban in India and the moon can only be sighted on the 29th of Shaaban. It is expected that the crescent moon will be sighted in India on Saturday (April 2) and the festival of Ramadan in India will begin from Sunday (April 3).