When is Ramadan starting in Saudi Arabia?

The month of Ramadan this year will last 29 days, with last day of fasting expected to be on March 29 in the Kingdom

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According to astronomical calculations, the first day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia will fall on March 1, 2025, which is a Friday, announced Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman al-Manea, a senior advisor to the Saudi royal court and a member of the Saudi Ulema Board.

Sheikh al-Manea stated that the month of Ramadan this year will last 29 days, with the last day of fasting expected to be on March 29. He also noted that the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Ramadan, will occur in the evening following sunset.

According to al-Manea, "The astronomical data suggests that Ramadan will end on March 29, with Eid al-Fitr likely to be celebrated on March 30." He further clarified that while these dates are based on calculations, the official declaration of the start of Ramadan will be made by the Saudi Supreme Court.

Astronomical reports also suggest that Ramadan will continue to fall in the winter months until 2031, after which it will shift to autumn for the next eight years, until 2039.