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See also Ramadan; Islam Primer; Islamic Calendar, and Major Islamic Holidays. 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 ten days shorter. 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 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 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] The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and to increase good deeds. Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting 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. 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 Ramadan 2024 began at sunset on Sunday, March 10, and conclude at sundown on Tuesday, April 9. Ramadan is the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar, a lunar calendar that’s based on the Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. In Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate. Forgiveness of Sins – Ramadan is a time to seek Allah’s forgiveness and Umrah is a means of seeking forgiveness for past sins, and Ramadan amplifies this opportunity for purification. Unique Experience – Ramadan in the holy land of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Mecca and Madinah is simply unique hence the experience is always cherished. The IslamiCity team is pleased to announce the expected dates for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2025/1446 AH. Through careful astronomical calculations and the guidance of the Fiqh Council of North America and the European Council of Fatwa and Research, the following dates are anticipated for most of North America and Europe, insha'Allah: Ramadan for the year 2009 starts on Saturday, August 22nd lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Sunday, September 20th. Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar with days starting at sunset, the holiday begins at sunset of the previous day on Friday, August 21st . Ramadan Prayer Times / Timetable for 2025 in New York, August 2026; September 2026; October 2026; November 2026; December 2026; Gregorian to Hijri Calendar 2027. Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month in the Hijri calendar. The first day of Ramadan is just after the 29th or the 30th day of Shaaban and is subject to moon sighting. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Eid Al Fitr (Mar 29) 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. The dates for Ramadan (the month when Muslims fast during daylight hours) change annually as the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year. If you’re traveling during Ramadan, be aware that tourist sites, along with most shops and services, operate shorter hours and many non-tourist orientated restaurants and cafes only open after sunset. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset as part of an effort towards self-purification and moral excellence. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, were revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. Map showing the dates of midnight sun at various latitudes (left) and the total number of nights. It is a religious obligation for Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan and the requirement is to begin fasting each day when a white thread can be distinguished from a black thread at dawn; fasting ends when the sun sets completely. Ramadan 2025 in Singapore is expected to end on the evening of Sunday March 30, 2025, followed by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa). The exact end date will also depend on the moon sighting.
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