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Every year, it starts approximately 11 days before the previous year's. The exact date is determined by the sighting of the new moon. The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. 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 first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Other countries, especially in the Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims, begins at sundown on February 28th and ends with Eid al-Fitr on March 30th. Laylat Al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan, is During Ramadan, it is common to have a meal (known as suhoor) just before dawn and another meal (known as iftar) just after sunset.. At the end of the fast - when the Sun has gone down - families Laylat Al-Qadr is on an odd night in one of the last 10 days of Ramadan, usually expected to be on or near the 27th night of the month. This year that would be Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday Here are a few simple steps to help you prepare for Ramadan. Visit our Ramadan 2024 page for more Ramadan and Eid content! 1. Finish All Pending Fasts. If you missed any fasts during the previous Ramadan, now is the time to complete them. Emrah Gurel. FILE - Worshippers perform a night prayer called 'Tarawih' during the eve of the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Turkey at the Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul 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. Each day before dawn, Muslims observe a pre-fast meal called the suhur. After stopping a short time before dawn, Muslims begin the first prayer of the day, Fajr. [67] [68] Al-Nawawi said in al-Majmu’ (6/400) concerning the ruling on fasting the day of doubt: “If a person observes a voluntary fast on this day, and he has a reason for doing so, such as having the habit of fasting every day, or of fasting alternate days, or fasting on particular days such as Mondays, and it happens to coincide with that day Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with communal prayers, festive meals, and giving Zakat al-Fitr —a small donation to the poor before the Eid prayer. It is a time of joy, gratitude, and family gatherings. How Can I Make the Most of Ramadan? Learn about the Islamic teachings regarding fasting before Ramadan, based on the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This article outlines the prohibitions against fasting one or two days prior to Ramadan, unless one has a habit of voluntary fasting. These rulings aim to ensure there is a clear distinction between obligatory and voluntary fasting, emphasizing adherence to These times change each day and vary according to geographical location. Thus, Muslims use a local Ramadan Calendar or a prayer timetable for reference. Sample Daily Suhoor and Iftar Schedule . Following is a sample of what a typical day during the Holy would look and feel like for a location: Suhoor Ends (Fajr): 4:59 AM Set your alarms to wake up earlier in the week before Ramadan, gradually increasing the time by 15-30 minutes at a time to slowly adapt to the earlier hours. By the start of the first day of Ramadan, you will be able to wake up at sunrise with little difficulty, starting your day off with energy! Prepare Yourself, Mentally. 🌙 THE LAST 3 DAYS BEFORE RAMADAN: DO IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! ⏳🔥As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we stand on the threshold of immense blessings an Muslim people pray before iftar dinner, and eat traditional food during Ramadan feasting month at home. (Adobe Stock Photo) Preparations before Ramadan in Türkiye: Deep cleaning, stocking up on essential foods. In many Turkish households, preparations for Ramadan begin well before the first day of fasting. If a person delays making up missed fasts until the next Ramadan because of an excuse such as ongoing illness, travel, pregnancy or breastfeeding, then he or she only has to make up the fasts. If there was no excuse, then the one who delayed it has to repent and seek forgiveness, and – according to the majority of scholars – he has to offer a Fidyah by feeding one poor person for each day Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar when Muslims across the globe fast during the hours of daylight every single day. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday If the moon is not visible, the month of Shaaban extends to 30 days, and Ramadan automatically starts the next day. This means some Muslims could begin fasting a day before others, a common
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