22 Mar, 19:42 (IST)

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, renowned organisation of Muslim scholars in India, has announced that the Ramadan 2023 moon sighting had been conducted in many parts of the country. However, Ramzan Chand has not been sighted anywhere in India. Hence, Shaban month shall complete 30 days on March 23. Subsequently, Muslims in India will observe first Ramadan 2023 fast on March 24.

22 Mar, 19:36 (IST)

No reports have been received so far on the Ramadan 2023 moon sighting from Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi. If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan 2023 in India shall begin from March 24.

22 Mar, 19:25 (IST)

Ruet-e-Hilal committees in Maharashtra's Malegaon and Jamner have announced that Ramadan 2023 moon has not been sighted. Accordingly, Shaban will complete 30 days tomorrow and Ramzan 1444 fasting shall begin from March 24.

22 Mar, 19:04 (IST)

Muslims in many parts of Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand are trying to sight the Ramadan 2023 moon. However, the Ramzan Chand has not been sighted so far in any parts of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The final announcement is awaited.

22 Mar, 18:56 (IST)

Maghrib prayers are now being performed. Following the prayers, members of Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of India will meet to check testimonies of the Ramadan moon sighting. Subject to the moon sighting, Ramadan 2023 in India shall either begin from March 23 or March 24.

22 Mar, 18:12 (IST)

Ruet-e-Hilal committees in Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and other cities of India are expected to make an announcement on the sighting of Ramadan 2023 moon in India. If the moon is sighted this evening, Ramadan 2023 in India shall begin from March 23. In case the Ramzan Chand remains invisible, the fasting shall start from March 24.

22 Mar, 17:55 (IST)

Muslims in India are patiently waiting for the Ramadan 2023 moon. Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of India will meet after Maghrib prayers today to decide whether or not Ramzan 2023 moon has been sighted anywhere in the country. The moon sighting will confirm Ramadan 2023 start date in India. Stay connected with us to catch instant and accurate Ramadan moon sighting in India live news updates.

New Delhi, March 22: Ruet-e-Hilal committees in Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Srinagar, Chennai, Kolkata and other parts of the country will assemble today (Chand Raat) for Ramadan 2023 moon sighting in India. The moon sighting is conducted to determine the Ramadan 2023 date in India. Ramadan, also spelt as Ramzan, assumes extra significance for Muslims worldwide. If you are looking for the Ramadan 2023 date in India, do follow our live news updates on Ramadan 2023 moon sighting in India. Stay here for the Ramadan 2023 moon sighting in India live news updates.

An Islamic month goes on for 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. It is because Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle. Ruet-e-Hilal committees gather on 29th of each Islamic month. If the moon is sighted, the ongoing month culminates and Muslims welcome a new month. If the moon is not sighted, the new month begins after the ongoing month completes 30 days. Islamic Calendar 2023: From Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr and Bakrid, List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.

Ramadan 2023 Date in India:

In India, Shaban, the month before Ramadan, began from February 22. Accordingly, today, March 22, marks 29th of Shaban. Hence, if the moon is sighted today, Ramadan 2023 in India shall commence from this evening and the first Roza (fast) will be observed on March 23. If the moon is not sighted this evening, Shaban will complete 30 days. In this case, Ramadan 2023 (Ramzan 1444) will begin from the evening of March 23 and Muslims will observe first Ramzan fast on March 24. List of Long Weekends in 2023 in India: Get New Year Calendar With Holiday Dates To Make the Most of Your Vacations.

Like every Islamic month, Ramadan will last for either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting on Chand Raat (29th of Ramadan). The festival of Eid Ul Fitr 2023 or Eid al-Fitr is celebrated when Ramadan ends. For Eid Ul Fitr 2023 date in India, do check LatestLY later.