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Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims Fasting during Ramadan is a fundamental tenet of Islam. The Islamic calendar is a lunar based calendar, so each calendar year Rama dan begins 11 days earlier than the previous year. Ramadan is a month of devotion, unity, and spirituality observed by Muslim communities around the world. With over 1.9 billion Muslims across continents, Ramadan Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025 Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025 Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin 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-Adha means "feast of the sacrifice", and it commemorates prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son on God's orders. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr has begun, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It was declared after the new Moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 9 April. Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for most of the world’s two billion or so Muslims, but why is this month so revered, and why does it include fasting? Here are seven facts to explain the Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam during which healthy adult Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day celebration of end of the holy month of fasting. Similar to Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar, Eid does not fall on the same date every year. Instead, Eid and the period of Ramadan are both determined by a new moon, as Islam follows the Ramadan 2025: When Will It Begin? Ramadan 2025 will likely start on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, 2025. The exact date depends on when observers spot the thin crescent moon following the February 27 new moon. What’s unusual in 2025 is that many Islamic regions may begin Ramadan on the same date due to a rare alignment. The Ramadan moon sighting meeting will be held in Peshawar to ensure national unity in religious observances. "we will maintain the tradition of fasting and observing Eid on the same day". In 2025, Muslims around the world are expected to begin observing Ramadan simultaneously due to the same moon sighting date. This rare alignment will likely start on March 1, 2025, lasting until Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon. This day signifies the end of fasting and serves as a time for reflection, gratitude, and community bonding. Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during the month of Ramadan. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, those who fast also restrain themselves from evil thoughts, speeches, and actions. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan and is one of the most anticipated Islamic holidays. Also Sophia, a pioneering brand in culturally inspired seasonal decor, is marking its fifth anniversary with an expanded Ramadan and Eid home decor collection.The 2025 collection is now available in major retail stores across Canada and, for the first time, in key markets across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. 3. “Ramadan is the Same Everywhere” Ramadan’s timing and practices can vary depending on location and culture. For example, in countries with long daylight hours, Muslims may fast for 18-20 hours a day, while in others, the fast may be shorter. 4. “Ramadan is Just for Muslims” In Iran, where the occasion is known as Eid-e-Fitr (Persian: عید فطر), several groups of experts representing the office of Ayatollah Khamenei go to the different zones of the country at the last days of Ramadan to determine the date of Eid. [39] Historically, Pakistan has witnessed variations in the beginning of Ramadan and Eid celebrations due to differences in moon sighting decisions. According to Suparco, the new moon will be born on February 28 at 5:45 pm , but it will be difficult to sight on the same day due to its low altitude and a mere seven-degree angular distance from the sun . Every nation adds its flavor to the holy month, from the busy Ramadan bazaars in Malaysia to the lantern-lit alleys of Egypt. The core of Ramadan—faith, thankfulness, and generosity—remains the same worldwide despite variations in rituals. Adopting these customs helps us better understand how the Muslim community is united worldwide.
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