Crescent sighted as Ramzan begins: Delhi joins nationwide celebrations
Crescent sighted as Ramzan begins: Delhi joins nationwide celebrations
Crescent moon signals the start of Ramzan with sightings confirmed in Delhi and across India; families prepare for Taraweeh, fasting, and the Haleem season.
Residents and worshippers across Delhi woke to the news that the crescent moon had been sighted, signaling the start of Ramzan. In the capital, Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid were central to the announcement, and crowds gathered to share greetings, prayers, and plans for the holy month.
Sirens atop minarets announced the sighting soon after dusk, and social media exploded with crescent images and prayers for peace. People rushed to buy dates and last-minute groceries, while families prepared to head to neighborhood masjids for Taraweeh after the night prayer. Fasting is expected to begin on Thursday, with Taraweeh prayers planned for tonight in many neighborhoods as Haleem outlets already steamed across the streets.
Across the country, reports and announcements from the Markazi Ruiyat-e-Hilal Committee noted clear skies and sightings from several regions, including Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra, underscoring a shared but locally observed start to the month. For many, Ramzan is a time of fasting, reflection, charity, and community meals, and the city lights reflected that spirit as families planned quiet evenings of prayer and shared dishes.
Ramzan is one of the most spiritually significant months, and as the Haleem aroma fills lanes and prayer mats are laid in mosques, residents look forward to a month of devotion, generosity, and togetherness.
