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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. Ramadan is a month dedicated to personal reflection, spiritual growth, and self-discipline. By fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims develop patience, humility, and resilience, drawing closer to Allah through their devotion. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Muslim children parade on the streets to welcome the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Ungaran, Central Java Province, Indonesia, on Feb. 23, 2025. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which the Holy Quran was sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During this time, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, a command given to Muslims in the Quran itself, instructing believers to observe fasting as an act of devotion and self-discipline. Muslims throughout the world are preparing to celebrate Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, refraining from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from sunrise to sunset. 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 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. For many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, fasting began Monday, after an CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast. What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Muslim worshippers perform prayer rituals on Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny), one of the holiest nights during Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhim in The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will soon begin, meaning the more than 300,000 Muslims in New Jersey will soon embark on a monthlong reaffirmation of their faith, which includes fasting, praying FILE - Muslims perform an Eid al-Fitr prayer marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Ampera Bridge in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Allah (SWT) has bestowed this month with unique virtues that distinguish it from other times of the year. The Quran explicitly mentions Ramadan as the month in which the Quran was revealed: “The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.” (Quran 2:185) CAIRO — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship As a result, the holy month of Ramadan falls approximately 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. When does Ramadan end? Lasting for 29 or 30 days, Ramadan 2025 will end around March 30, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr estimated to start around 30 March, again with a possible difference of a couple of days. What is Ramadan? Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates Start of Ramadan 2025: The holy month is expected to begin on February 27. Eid al-Fitr 2025: This festival marks the end of Ramadan, tentatively set for Sunday 30th March 2025 or Monday 31st March 2025, celebrating the conclusion of the month of fasting. The decision precedes the Holy Month of Ramadan, reflecting a spirit of compassion and renewal. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, ordered the release of 506 prisoners ahead of Ramadan, and pledged to settle their financial liabilities on the advent of Ramadan.
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