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Ramadan for Muslims starts today, March 2
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, begins on Sunday, March 2, 2025, and will last for 28 to 30 days.
Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani announced that the crescent moon was not sighted on Friday, February 28, 2025, leading to the start of Ramadan on March 2.
Adult Muslims worldwide will abstain from food, drink, and other activities from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.
Individuals exempt from fasting include the elderly, menstruating women, pregnant women, travelers, the sick, and children who have yet to reach puberty.
The Office of the Chief Minister in BARMM revised regular working hours during Ramadan to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will hold a moon sighting on February 28 to officially determine the start of Ramadan.
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Ramadan fasting for 2025 in the Philippines is set to begin on Sunday, March 2, as announced by the Bangsamoro Grand Mufti.
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Hundreds of Muslims in Manila began their observance of Ramadan on Sunday with prayers and devotion at the Golden Mosque in Quiapo.
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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has adjusted its working hours for Muslim officials and employees to accommodate Ramadan observance, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a change from the usual 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the public to embody reflection, compassion, and support for others as the Muslim community begins observing the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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