India, Feb. 20 -- The holy month of Ramadan - also spelt Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan - is one of the most auspicious times for Muslims around the globe. The entire month is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic Lunar calendar (Hijri). It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and marks a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.

Typically, the crescent moon is first seen in Gulf countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as in some parts of India and Western nations, while India usually begins Ramadan a day later. The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan was sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, with the first roza being observed on Thursday, February 19.

Observing a dawn-to-dusk fast during the h...