The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, begins soon. Here's what you need to know, why Muslims fast, and what it all means.

The timing of Ramadan coincides with the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at the end of February, but the exact timing depends on the sight of the moon.

The first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2025 is set to fall on March 2 in Indonesia, according to early astrological projections.