The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the ...

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community. Here's what to know about the sacred Islamic month as it begins.

Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders.

Hajar Rifath, 3, stood by his father Ahmed (right), as he finished praying following a community Iftar event during Ramadan at the Islamic Center of Irving in April 2024. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff ...

Ramadan begins after sundown on Friday, Feb. 28, with the sighting of the crescent moon and ends on Saturday, March 29, or Sunday, March 30, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Can you chew gum during Ramadan? The simple answer is no — chewing gum can nullify your fast. You're still consuming its calories and sugars, so even though you don't swallow gum, it still ...

Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, causing its start date to shift approximately 11 days earlier each year. Ramadan comes to an end this weekend with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon, signifying the start of the next month, is spotted. Here is what you ...

Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority countries rely on the testimonies of moon sighters ...

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, is set to begin the evening of Feb. 28. Muslims in Michigan will observe with fasting, prayers, Quran recitation and charity.

For some Muslims, Ramadan also comes amid changes in their countries. In the Middle East, for instance, this will be the first Ramadan for Syrians since the Syrian government fell in a stunning end to ...

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 ...