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A man looks at members of the Malaysian Islamic authority as they perform the “Rukyah Hilal Ramadan,” the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Ramadan, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Islamic tradition states that it was during Ramadan that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. 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. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims are obligated to fast (Arabic: صوم, sawm; Persian: روزہ, rozeh), every day from dawn to sunset. Fasting requires the abstinence from sex, food, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان, Ramaḍān) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn Ramadan is the month on which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramaḍân˺. If the moon is sighted on Friday, millions of Muslims will begin fasting on Saturday, marking the end of the month of Shaban and the beginning of Ramadan. If there is no sighting, the month of Shaban will continue until the 30th day, and the first fast of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2. Here are predictions for the start of Ramadan in In a nutshell, Ramadan fasting is a fundamental practice in Islam where healthy adult Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan. This spiritual observance fosters self-discipline, empathy, and increased devotion to Allah. 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 The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching, with Muslims around the world preparing for around 30 days of fasting from pre-dawn to sunset. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the movements of the earth around the sun, the Islamic Hijri calendar follows a lunar calendar, meaning that the month can fall in different seasons of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, is a time of great devotion, self-discipline, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In addition to being a guide for millions of individuals in their daily prayers, the exact fasting timings—which specify when to begin and end the fast each day—are crucial to this sacred observance. How Long Is Ramadan? The month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending upon the sighting of two new moons. The first one signals the start of Ramadan and the second one determines the end of the sacred month and the beginning of Shawwal. [info_box]Ramadan 2025 is expected to be 30 days[/info_box] What Invalidates a Fast During Ramadan? Ramadan in Houston will begin on Feb. 28 and end on March 30 and marks a month-long period of fasting, prayer, communal gathering and spiritual observance for Muslims. Ramadan is a time for seeking forgiveness and repentance. Fasting and sincere worship during this month can lead to the expiation of past sins. Hadith Reference: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and hope for reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim) 9. The reason fasting six days of Shawwal after Ramadan is like fasting for a year is because Allah multiplies good deeds by ten. The Prophet clarified in another narration, “Fasting the month of Ramadan is like ten months of fasting and fasting six days of Shawwal is like two months of fasting. Thus, they are like fasting for a year.” Imagine a month dedicated entirely to nourishing your soul, fostering gratitude, selflessness and reconnecting with your Creator. Ramadan is that month for over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
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