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This year Ramadan is expected to begin on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 30. It ends in the three-day celebration Eid-al-Fitr, one of Ramadan, an important Islamic holiday when Muslims fast each day for nearly a month, begins this weekend. Each year, the dates of Ramadan fluctuate, as its start is based on the phases of the Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan. Among other ways of giving, many seek to provide iftar for those in need, distributing Ramadan boxes filled with pantry staples, handing out warm meals alongside such things as dates and juice or helping hold free communal meals. 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 is a time of deep reflection, self-improvement and heightened devotion to God. In addition to praying five times a day, Muslims pray extra nightly prayers. Muslims are also encouraged to study and recite the Quran and perform acts of charity. 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. 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 What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic or Hijri, calendar. Muslims believe that it was during this month that God revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. Muslims around the globe will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan from Monday, a period of deep spiritual reflection and celebration. The month of Ramadan will see Muslims fast and pray before breaking their fast at sundown alongside family and friends. Ramadan celebrates the date in 610 CE when, according to Islamic tradition, the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. During the month, Muslims the world over are called upon to renew their spiritual commitment through daily fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, and end on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. The exact dates depend on the sighting of the moon. Why is Ramadan Important in Islam? Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a time for self-discipline, gratitude, and seeking closeness to Allah. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon. Compared to the twelve months of the Gregorian calendar, which adds up to 365 days, the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar is eleven days shorter. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the 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. Ramadan is expected to start on Friday, Feb. 28 this year. The Islamic Calendar follows a lunar cycle, so it's possible for exact dates to change slightly depending on moon sightings. When does The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months, with each month lasting between 29 and 30 days, depending on the moon's sighting. The beginning of Ramadan is marked by the sighting of the new “(Ramadan) is a time for Muslims to cleanse their souls, and a time to really connect with God,” said Nasser Hamdan, director of the Medical Center Islamic Society, a mosque located in Houston Some regions may view it one day or so earlier/later compared to other regions; this makes those places have different dates for Ramadan. 2. Time Zones. The start of Ramadan is ushered in by the sighting of the new moon, and the timing of the new moon differs with geographical regions because the regions lie in different time zones. The dates of Ramadan change every year, the start of the celebration beginning approximately 11 days before it did the year prior, and depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.
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