This year, Ramadan in France is due to begin on February 28, 2025. This holy month of the Muslim religion encourages fasting from dawn to dusk. This is one of the five pillars of Islam. The end of Ramadan is marked by the feast of Eid-el-Fitr. But when will this take place?
First of all, Ramadan dates are set according to the Hegira calendar, also known as the Islamic or Muslim calendar . As this is based on lunar cycles, it differs by a few days from the Gregorian calendar to which we are accustomed. The start and end dates of Ramadan are first estimated according to astronomical calculations, before being officially confirmed on what is known as the Night of Doubt. On this night, the sky is observed to determine whether the crescent moon marking the start of the new month is visible or not.
Night of Doubt: when will we know the start date of Ramadan 2025 and what do the forecasts say?
When does Ramadan 2025 begin in France? Although some estimates have already been announced based on astronomical calculations, the official answer is traditionally given on the Night of Doubt, when sky observation is used to define the start date of the month of fasting for Muslims. Find out more about the key dates. [Read more]
Astronomical calculations had previously estimated the date of Eid el Fitr at March 30, 2025. This date is confirmed during a second Night of Doubt, when the religious commission meets at the Grand Mosque of Paris.
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