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The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, meaning “the Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Eid al-Fitr, a two-to-three-day festival at the end of Ramadan, on April 9 3 of 10 | . Mohammed El-Dahshan, 38-year-old “mesaharati,” or dawn caller, accompanies his donkey wrapped with colored led lights to wake Muslims up for a meal before sunrise, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in the Delta city of Dikernis, Egypt, about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Cairo, early Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is an Islamic celebratory feast observing the end of Ramadan, which is the fasting month. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated during the first day of Shawwal, the Islamic month 10. Significance of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of happiness, thanks, and reflection. Ramadan, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10–12 days earlier each year, allowing it to fall in every season throughout a 33-year cycle. Occurring during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, [10] it is a commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, [11] the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam [12] and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. [13][14] Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays. The end of Ramadan is marked by a big celebration called 'Eid ul-Fitr' (the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast). Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking the fast". It takes place the day after the new Moon is seen at the end of the month of Ramadan, and marks the start of Shawwal - the 10th month of the Eid al-Fitr: The Celebration After Ramadan At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr , which marks the conclusion of the month-long fast. This joyous occasion begins with a special prayer at the mosque, followed by communal gatherings, feasts, and the giving of Zakat al-Fitr (charity given before the Eid prayer). The culmination of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that signifies the end of the fasting period. It is a time for family gatherings, feasts, and gratitude. Other Turkish post-Ramadan desserts enjoyed include the Kadayifi, which is a bread pudding, and fruit-based desserts. Turkey also hosts renowned for Ramadan Festival, also known as the Sugar Feast, that visitors traveling to the country often participate in. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking the fast". It takes place the day after the new Moon is seen at the end of the month of Ramadan, and marks the start of Shawwal - the 10th month of the Doha Festival City celebrates the beloved Garangao tradition with three days of family-friendly fun in partnership with Tarsheed, run by KAHRAMAA. Children can enjoy interactive activities, storytelling sessions, and cultural experiences, bringing the magic of this cherished mid-Ramadan festival to life. 3. Exclusive Ramadan Shopping and Offers The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, meaning “the Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Eid al-Fitr, a two-to-three-day festival at the end of Ramadan, on April 9 The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which means "the Festival of Breaking the Fast." Prayer Muslims observe Ramadan through prayer at a mosque. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on either Feb. 28 or March 1, 2025, based on the lunar calendar. The end of the month is celebrated by Eid ul-Fitr, the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast," on March 30. How is Ramadan celebrated? During Ramadan, Muslims fast from pre-dawn to sunset every day. Muslims end the month of Ramadan with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, one of the two celebratory holidays in the Islamic faith, with the other being Eid Al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr is when Muslims come
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