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Laylat Al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan, is expected to fall on March 26 this year. Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated with family gatherings, gift-giving, and feasts. The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, begins soon. Here's what you need to know, why Muslims fast, and what it all means. 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. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago. Throughout the month, observing Muslims fast from just The length of Ramadan typically fluctuates between 29 and 30 days based on the year. According to National Geographic , Ramadan is the most sacred month of Islamic culture and is the ninth month 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. 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˺. This year, Ramadan is approaching as the fragile ceasefire deal, which has paused over 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, nears the end of its first phase. Read More: A Gazan in Egypt 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. The Islamic year consists of 12 lunar cycles, and consequently it is 10 to 11 days shorter than the solar year, and as it contains no intercalation, [a] Ramadan migrates throughout the seasons. The Islamic day starts after sunset. This year, Ramadan begins for many on Friday, Feb. 28 at sundown and will last until Saturday, March 29. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) 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. Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10–12 days earlier each year, allowing it to fall in every season throughout a 33-year cycle. The Hijri year is usually ten days shorter than the Gregorian year. Start of Ramadan 3 Eid al-Fitr 4 Eid al-Adha 5; 2010: Dec. 6 (A.H. 1432) Feb. 26 (A.H. 1431) The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. The celebration also provides an opportunity for you to incorporate teaching about Ramadan in your classroom! Ramadan is an annual celebration observed on dates determined by the lunar calendar. In 2025, Ramadan takes place February 28 through March 29. Tips for teaching Ramadan in an inclusive classroom 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 Quran This year, Ramadan is expected to fall from the night of Friday, February 28, to Sunday, March 30. However, the exact dates can shift slightly depending on when the new moon is sighted. Ramadan is one of the most special times of the year for Muslims, bringing families and communities together in worship, reflection, and good deeds. Even if children are not fasting during the month, they can still take part in the blessings of Ramadan in many meaningful ways. This year, Ramadan is approaching as the fragile ceasefire deal, which has paused over 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, nears the end of its first phase.. Israel’s military offensive
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