The first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2025 is set to begin on Sunday, March 2, according to the Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM). Picture rows of people sitting shoulder to shoulder, chatting and laughing while they wait for the call to prayer. Mosques fill up for nightly Taraweeh prayers, and many people stay late into the night for worship and reflection. TV channels go all out with special Ramadan programming. What makes Ramadan in Malaysia special is how it blends faith with culture.