How Many Days Until the Start of Ramadan 1, 2025? Check the Complete Schedule!

Kapanlagi.com - The holy month of Ramadan 2025 is approaching, and Muslims around the world are starting to feel the excitement to welcome it. As has been the tradition, the determination of the exact date for 1 Ramadan will be conducted through observation and astronomical calculations by the government and authorized Islamic organizations.

According to the Hijri calendar released by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) of the Republic of Indonesia, the beginning of Ramadan 1446 Hijri is expected to fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. However, the official determination will only be announced after the isbat session that will take place at the end of the month of Sha'ban 1446 H.

It is important to note that there are differences in calculation methods between the government and several Islamic organizations, such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah. Therefore, it is very important for Muslims to be patient while waiting for the official decision. So, what is the process for determining 1 Ramadan 2025? Check out the explanation below.

1. How Many Days Left Until Ramadan 1, 2025?

According to the Global Unified Hijri Calendar 1446 H released by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Muslims are expected to welcome the beginning of Ramadan fasting on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

This prediction is in line with the calculations of the Muhammadiyah calendar, which relies on the method of hisab or astronomical calculations. Thus, there are 19 days left until Ramadan 1, 2025!

However, although this date has been predicted, the official decision is still awaiting the results of the isbat meeting that will be held towards the end of February 2025.

The determination process involves not only astronomical calculations but also the rukyat method or crescent moon observation. Therefore, even though there is an initial estimate, Muslims are urged to wait for the official announcement from the government.

2. The Isbat Meeting Process for Determining Ramadan 1, 2025

The Indonesian government has established the beginning of Ramadan through the isbat meeting held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs along with various related institutions. For the year 2025, the isbat meeting is expected to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025.

In the process, the isbat meeting relies on two main methods: hisab, which uses astronomical calculations to determine the position of the moon, and rukyat, which directly observes the crescent moon.

Although the hisab calculations indicate that Ramadan 1 falls on March 1, 2025, the isbat meeting remains the official step to ensure the date recognized by all Muslims in the country.

3. Why Are There Differences in the Start Date of Ramadan?

The difference in determining the start of Ramadan between the government and Islamic organizations such as NU and Muhammadiyah often occurs every year. This is due to the different methods used.

• The government and NU tend to use the rukyat method, which means direct observation of the crescent moon.
• Muhammadiyah, on the other hand, relies more on the hisab method, which is based on astronomical calculations.

This difference can result in variations in the determination of the start of Ramadan, although in 2025, early predictions indicate that the first day of Ramadan will coincide, which is on March 1, 2025.

4. Preparations for Welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025

As the month of Ramadan approaches, many Muslims begin to make various preparations, both spiritually and physically.

• Spiritual Preparation: Increasing worship, such as reading the Qur'an, increasing prayers, and enhancing sunnah practices like fasting on Mondays and Thursdays as practice before Ramadan.
• Physical Preparation: Adjusting eating patterns, preparing healthy sahur and iftar menus, and maintaining health to stay fit during the fasting month.
• Ramadan Needs Preparation: Starting to shop for essential items such as dates, food supplies, and worship equipment to be more prepared for a focused Ramadan.

5. Important Dates during Ramadan and After

Here is the important schedule during Ramadan 1446 H based on the Hijri calendar:

• March 1, 2025: Start of fasting 1 Ramadan 1446 H
• March 17, 2025: Nuzulul Qur'an Night
• March 21-30, 2025: Last 10 days of Ramadan (Lailatul Qadar is among these nights)
• March 31, 2025: Eid al-Fitr (1 Syawal 1446 H)

Muslims are encouraged to follow the developments regarding this fasting schedule from official sources, such as the Ministry of Religious Affairs or trusted Islamic organizations.

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