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As in Muslim Ramadan, Yom Kippur is a sacred day of reflection and rapprochement of the Jews with God. Ramadan is an opportunity to meet with family and friends. Muslims usually eat breakfast and pray together before sunrise and reunite at dusk to share dinner. Jews celebrate the first of the new month as well at sundown tonight. Technically (for religious reasons), this new moon holiday called “Rosh Hodesh” in Hebrew began Sunday night. Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims. But according to a Hadith cited by ibn Kathir in elucidating Qur'an 2:185; Ramadan should be a very special month for Christians and Jews because this one month in the Islamic lunar calendar, was the same month when four of God's books of revelations were sent down to Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. For observant Muslims, Ramadan is a month of fasting to commemorate the giving of the first revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammed by the angel Jibril (Gabriel). Jewish people do not celebrate Ramadan, as it is a religious observance specific to Islam. The question of whether Jewish individuals engage in romantic relationships during Ramadan is irrelevant to their own faith’s calendar. The month of Ramadan commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, making it a time for Muslims to cultivate a deeper connection with their faith through prayer, self-discipline, and community support. Ramadan, which began on the evening of March 22, is a holy month during which Muslims fast all day and break their fast at sundown. Often, the act of breaking the fast is celebrated in Ramadan and Jewish holidays, while both deeply spiritual times of year, are completely different celebrations. Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims. Ramadan Celebrated this year March 22 through April 20, this Muslim observance is a time for believers to acknowledge the revelation of the Quran’s first verses 1,400 years ago to the Prophet Muhammad. Believers fast throughout each day, from dawn to sunset. Muslims pray on the last Friday of Ramadan in front of the Dome of the Rock, the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City on May 7 The conclusion of Ramadan is marked with a major celebration known as Eid al-Fitr (or Eid ul-Fitr), the Feast of Fast-Breaking. It starts the day after Ramadan ends and lasts for three days. Once the start of the holy month is declared, Muslims share holiday greetings such as "Ramadan Mubarak," or "blessed Ramadan," via text messages, calls and emails to family and friends. Ramadan [b] (Arabic: In the Chinese-influenced capital city of Jakarta, firecrackers are widely used to celebrate Ramadan, although they are officially illegal. [85] Traditionally, Jewish fasts end with three stars, not with sunset, as the fasts of Ramadan do. Islam’s regimented order of praying and eating — first a calm, gentle snack, followed by a full meal only after prayer — serves as a model for Jews to follow Jewish traditions in a way that is precise, but beautiful. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year in the Jewish faith. During the observance, Jews do not eat or drink anything for 25 hours. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of the After Ramadan, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which translates to the “festival of the breaking of the fast,” and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid spans over three days. NOTE: The Jewish calendar date begins at sundown of the night beforehand. Thus all holiday observances begin the night before, as listed. The exception to this rule is most fast days, which begin at dawn of the date listed (aside for Tisha b’Av and Yom Kippur which also begin the night before). Jewish calendar dates conclude at nightfall. These practices not only enrich the Ramadan experience for Muslims but also strengthen the social fabric of the diverse societies in which they live. Supporting Those in Need. While we celebrate the rich tapestry of Ramadan traditions around the world, it’s crucial to remember the essence of this holy month is compassion and giving. Jews, celebrate The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur, which is a day of repentance of sins, purification, charity, and reconciliation with our loved ones. As in Muslim Ramadan, Yom Kippur is a sacred day of reflection and rapprochement of the Jews with God. Ramadan is an opportunity to meet with family and friends. When is Ramadan 2025? Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, begins on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, and ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Monday, March 31, 2025. The Jewish celebration of Passover begins on
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