Indian Muslims are gearing up to observe the 24th fast of Ramzan 2025 on Tuesday, March 25, marking a significant day in the holy month of fasting.
Fasting during Ramzan is one of the five pillars of Islam, making it mandatory for all adult and healthy Muslims. The fast begins just after Sehri, which is the pre-dawn meal, and lasts until sunset when the Iftar meal is taken. For many, fasting is not merely a religious act, but an opportunity to cultivate self-restraint and spiritual discipline.
Sehri, which precedes the Fajar prayer that is performed before sunrise, plays a crucial role in the fasting day. It sets the tone for the entire day as Muslims prepare for hours of abstaining from food and drink. On the evening of the same day, when the sun begins to set, Muslims break their fast with the Iftar meal, which is consumed at the time of the Maghrib prayer.
Here are the timings for the Sehri and Iftar across several key Indian cities for March 25 (24th Roza):
- Mumbai: Sehri 5:25 AM, Iftar 6:51 PM
- Delhi: Sehri 4:59 AM, Iftar 6:38 PM
- Lucknow: Sehri 4:46 AM, Iftar 6:22 PM
- Kolkata: Sehri 4:20 AM, Iftar 5:50 PM
- Hyderabad: Sehri 5:08 AM, Iftar 6:41 PM
- Pune: Sehri 5:21 AM, Iftar 6:50 PM
- Bengaluru: Sehri 5:09 AM, Iftar 6:35 PM
- Chennai: Sehri 4:59 AM, Iftar 6:21 PM
- Jaipur: Sehri 5:07 AM, Iftar 6:44 PM
- Bhopal: Sehri 5:04 AM, Iftar 6:37 PM
- Srinagar: Sehri 5:03 AM, Iftar 6:53 PM
- Patna: Sehri 4:31 AM, Iftar 6:04 PM
- Guwahati: Sehri 4:04 AM, Iftar 5:38 PM
- Kochi: Sehri 5:16 AM, Iftar 6:36 PM
- Ahmedabad: Sehri 5:23 AM, Iftar 6:54 PM
- Noida: Sehri 4:59 AM, Iftar 6:37 PM
- Gurugram: Sehri 5:00 AM, Iftar 6:39 PM
It is important to note that not all Muslims are required to fast. Children, those who are sick, pregnant women, and the elderly are exempt from this obligation. For these groups, missed fasts can be made up for at a later date due to health-related issues.
Ramzan is viewed as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when Muslims believe the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The end of Ramadan culminates in Eid, an important celebration known as Eid Ul Fitr or Eid al-Fitr, observed on the first day of the following month, Shawwal.
As the fast approaches, many Muslims will gather for Iftar meals together, sharing in the communal spirit that characterizes this holy month.
