Ramadan 2025: The sacred and holy month of Ramadan has begun, and fasting Muslims (Rozedars) observed their first fast (Roza) on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Today, on Monday, March 3, the second fast will be observed.
Fasting during Ramadan holds immense significance, as it is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Through patience and self-discipline, Rozedars observe fasting throughout the month, seeking divine blessings and mercy.
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Significance Of The Second Fast And Sehri-Iftar Timings:
The second day of fasting is crucial, as it tests one's faith and devotion. It is essential to have Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (meal to break the fast) at the correct times, as fasting observed outside the prescribed time may not be valid.
Since Sehri and Iftar timings vary across cities by a few minutes, it is important to know the accurate time for each location. Below are the Sehri and Iftar timings for major Indian cities on Monday, March 3, 2025:
- Delhi: Sehri at 5:25 AM, Iftar at 6:25 PM
- Mumbai: Sehri at 5:44 AM, Iftar at 6:45 PM
- Hyderabad: Sehri at 5:21 AM, Iftar at 6:24 PM
- Kanpur: Sehri at 5:13 AM, Iftar at 6:13 PM
- Lucknow: Sehri at 5:10 AM, Iftar at 6:10 PM
- Kolkata: Sehri at 4:55 AM, Iftar at 5:41 PM
- Meerut: Sehri at 5:23 AM, Iftar at 6:21 PM
- Noida: Sehri at 5:24 AM, Iftar at 6:24 PM
- Bengaluru: Sehri at 5:24 AM, Iftar at 6:29 PM
- Ahmedabad: Sehri at 5:44 AM, Iftar at 6:45 PM
- Patna: Sehri at 4:54 AM, Iftar at 6:54 PM
- Ranchi: Sehri at 4:53 AM, Iftar at 5:57 PM
- Chennai: Sehri at 5:13 AM, Iftar at 6:19 PM