Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Time in India: Here's when you can spot the crescent moon, iftar timings

Ramadan 2023: This year, Ramadan in India is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Find out when you can spot the crescent moon and iftar timings.

Published on: Mar 22, 2023, 11:23:13 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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Ramadan - also known as Ramzan, Ramazan or Ramzaan - is the holiest month in Islam. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims with much pomp and grandeur. During this period, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and evil thoughts and action from dawn until sunset. Additionally, followers of Islam keep a fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity, and engage in humanitarian activities. The fast is then broken with family and friends coming together and eating a meal called Iftar.

Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Time in India. (Photo by mostafa meraji on Unsplash)

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When can you spot the crescent moon in India?

According to Crescent Moon Watch, Ramadan's new moon will begin on March 21 at 17:23 GMT (8:23 pm Mecca time), with no sightings of any type being expected that night, Al Jazeera reported. Today, the moon is expected to rise at 6:49 am, and it will set at 7:19 pm, according to Time and Date.

Additionally, the new moon could possibly be seen without optical aid if the skies are clear across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan and South Africa. If the moon is sighted, the first fasting day of Ramadan will also be March 23. If not, then the first day of fasting will be March 24.

State wise list of Iftar timings:

Mumbai- 05:33 am to 06:49 pm

Delhi- 05:11 am to 06:32 pm

Chennai- 05:05 am to 06:20 pm

Hyderabad- 05:11 am to 06:29 pm

Bangalore-05:16 am to 06:34 pm

Ahmedabad- 05:33 am to 06:50 pm

Kolkata- 04:30 am to 05:47 pm

Pune- 05:29 am to 06:48 pm

Jaipur- 05:18 am to 06:39 pm

Lucknow- 04:57 am to 06:17 pm

Kanpur- 05:00 am to 06:20 pm

Indore- 05:20 am to 06:40 pm

Patna- 04:41 am to 06:00 pm

Chandigarh- 05:11 am to 06:35 pm

Meanwhile, the people who follow Islam observe fasts during Ramadan to purify their souls and increase their devotion to Allah. It is a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth. Muslims also spend more time in prayer and reading the Quran during this month. Many mosques offer additional services during Ramadan, including Taraweeh prayers, which are special nightly prayers that are longer than the usual daily prayers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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