Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world.

Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025; Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025 ...

Ramadan ends this Saturday with a day of celebration, Eid al-Fitr. This day leaves an element of reflection on whether Allah will afford me another Ramadan next year. Advertisement.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during Ramadan, breaking ...

For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.