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Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, Feb. 28, and ends at sundown on Sunday, March 30, according to the Islamic Society of North America. The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid This year Ramadan is expected to begin on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 30. It ends in the three-day celebration Eid-al-Fitr, one of the two The holy month of Ramadan begins on Friday at sundown and marks a month of fasting for Muslims around the world. Over 1 billion people globally will celebrate Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to When Is Ramadan? This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown on Friday, February 28, and end at sundown on Sunday, March 30. The final evening of Ramadan consists of a celebration called Eid al-Fitr, when the traditional month-long fast is ended with a feast. Muslims across the world will be observing the Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. Ramadan is expected to officially begin Thursday or Friday in Pakistan, though the timing depends on the alignment of the moon. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad) Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world's 1.8 billion Ramadan is expected to begin in the U.S. on Wednesday, March 22, though the precise timing is based on the sighting of the moon. More specifically, the festivities start when then the Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts. But the tribulations faced by fellow Muslims are never far from anyone’s mind. War and starvation in the Gaza Strip casts an especially dark shadow this year. 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. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims (except children, the sick and the elderly) abstain from food, drink, and certain other activities during daylight hours in Ramadan. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims (except children, the sick and the elderly) abstain from food, drink, and certain other activities during daylight hours in Ramadan. The holy Ramadan begins in the country today as the moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky last evening. Skip to main content. T. Thursday, January 2, 2025 . E-paper Today's News Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. It’s expected this sighting will occur on the evening of Friday 28 February. If Ramadan begins on 28 February, its final day would be Sunday 30 March, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations likely taking place on Monday 31 March. Aspecial part of Ramadan is the Night of Power, known as Lailat al-Qadr, that is believed to fall on one of the odd nights during the last 10 days of Ramadan but is widely observed on the 27th night. It is seen as the most blessed night in Ramadan because it is said to be the night the Quran was first revealed, according to Britannica. Why Today’s New Moon Is A ‘Supermoon’ In 2026, Ramadan will begin around Feb. 17-18, depending on when the crescent moon is first sighted. The night sky an hour after sunset on March 2 As we begin this holy month, may your soul be purified and your faith strengthened. Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Mubarak! May this sacred month bring you closer to Allah and fill your life with happiness. The journey of Ramadan begins today! May it be a time of reflection, kindness, and spiritual growth. 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. Ramadan and Fasting in the Modern World. Today, Ramadan is a unifying experience for the global Muslim community, or Ummah. Muslims in all parts of the world, from Indonesia to Morocco, from the United States to South Africa, observe this holy month with fasting, prayer, and charity. Songs celebrating the blessings of Ramadan add to the festive atmosphere. 7. Sharing Gifts and Ramadan Essentials. Families celebrate Ramadan by exchanging gifts, particularly for children, to build excitement for the holy month. Dates, prayer mats, and other items can help others prepare for the fasting and worship ahead. 8. Making Dua
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