Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The exact dates of Ramadan change every year. This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon. The holy month of Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world take part. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent Moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It has a special significance in Islam. It is during this month that Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran - Islam's holy Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, but the date changes each year. This is because Islam uses the lunar calendar (based on the cycles of the Moon), so it isn't a The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started on 22 August 2009. It's a month when Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Daniyah Hafiz explains Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar In the UK, Ramadan begins on Friday evening and will end on 30 March, followed by Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast". Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook , X and Instagram . Read on to find out more about what Muslims traditionally do during this month, and why it is so important to them. To watch full episodes and more CBBC visit - WHEN IS RAMADAN? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 1. Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won't eat or drink between Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours. There are several reasons why Ramadan is considered important: The gates of Hell are Eid ul-Fitr. The end of Ramadan is marked by a big celebration called 'Eid ul-Fitr' (the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast). Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking Muslims around the world observe the month of Ramadan. Find out more about the religious festival. Eid ul-Fitr. The end of Ramadan is marked by a big celebration called 'Eid ul-Fitr' (the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast). Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking The beginning of the holy month of Ramadan starts on 7 March for most British Muslims. During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims spend all day fasting - that includes no water! What is Ramadan? CBBC Newsround asked their viewers to tell us what it means to them. For more information about Ramadan visit Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours. There are several reasons why Ramadan is considered important: The Qur'an was first revealed during Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, but the date changes each year. This is because Islam uses the lunar calendar (based on the cycles of the Moon), so it isn't a fixed date in the Assembly: Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr. collection Assembly: Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr. This School Radio assembly aimed at 5-7 year-olds, uses a selection of resources to explore Ramadan and Eid. Muslims around the world observe the month of Ramadan. Find out more about the religious festival. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The exact dates of Ramadan change every year. This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon.
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