Here are the dates of the most important Islamic holidays through 2030. These holidays move in the Western (Gregorian) calendar year since the Islamic (or Hijri) calendar is a lunar calendar, instead of a solar calendar. The Hijri calendar is named for the Hijra (or Hegira), the Prophet Muhammad's flight from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. Ramadan is observed by Muslims during the entire lunar month by the same name. The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers. Some important historical events during this month are generally believed to include: 10 Ramadan, death of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Muhammad. [5] 15 Ramadan, birth of Hasan ibn Ali. [6] Here are the estimated Ramazan dates for the next few years. Ramazan is followed immediately by the three-day national holiday of Ramazan Bayramı (also called Şeker Bayramı, Candy Festival; Eid es-Seghir or Eid al-Fitr in Arabic). Some offices and businesses may close for the full three-day holiday. Ramadan beginning dates between Gregorian years 1938 and 2038; including an error on the ante-penultimate line. This table is based on an unspecified variant of the Islamic calendar and that, according to local practices, there can be differences of one (or even two) days. Ramadan 2025 will commence with the first sighting of the youngest crescent moon just hours after February's new moon, ending just hours after a solar eclipse. Explore historical Ramadan dates, moon sighting decisions, and community observances across America from past years. Find Ramadan 2025 dates and prayer times for major US cities. Starts March 1 (subject to moon sighting). Ramadan Dates; Year First Evening of Ramadan (fasting begins at dawn next day) Final Evening of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) 2025: Friday, February 28: Sunday, March 30: 2026: Tuesday, February 17: Wednesday, March 18: 2027: Sunday, February 7: Monday, March 8: 2028: Thursday, January 27: Friday, February 25 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. This year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 1. Since the Islamic calendar follows a 354-day lunar year (12 orbits of Earth by the moon), each month lasts 29.5 days and the dates shift about 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. 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 dates above were calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia and most countries of the Gulf. To get the exact date when Start of Ramadan is observed, as an official non-working public holiday, in a specific country, region or state, please refer to our listing of the official public holidays for that country. Ramadan dates change every year. Credit: Canva Pro. Here’s the kicker: the Islamic year consists of 354 or 355 days, and because Ramadan lasts about 29-30 days, it slowly shifts through the seasons. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. Each year, along with Louisiana residents, more than a million visitors travel to New Orleans to partake in the city’s world-famous Carnival celebrations. The bash includes feasting, drinking Revealed over 1,400 years ago during this blessed month, the Quran is more than just a scripture; it is a guide for life, offering wisdom, comfort, and answers to life’s deepest questions. For Muslims, Ramadan is not just about fasting; it’s about reconnecting with the Quran’s timeless message and allowing it to renew and transform their Ramadan dates change every year. Credit: Canva Pro. Here’s the kicker: the Islamic year consists of 354 or 355 days, and because Ramadan lasts about 29-30 days, it slowly shifts through the seasons. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. Ramadan dates change every year. (credit: Canva Pro) Here’s the kicker: the Islamic year consists of 354 or 355 days, and because the Holy Month lasts about 29-30 days, it slowly shifts through the seasons. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. Download the Ramadan Calendar 2025 and print the schedule of Ramadan 2025 / 1446. Share the Ramazan calendar 2025 or Ramadhan Timing of Sehar Time (Sahur, Sehr or Sehri) and Iftar Time with your friends and family and know all about Ramzan. Ramadan dates change every year. Credit: Canva Pro. Here’s the kicker: the Islamic year consists of 354 or 355 days, and because Ramadan lasts about 29-30 days, it slowly shifts through the seasons. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. 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; this year, the Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and and only begins when the new Moon is sighted - it lasts 29 or 30 days, ending when the next one is seen
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