Fast Facts
- Ramadan began on Friday, February 28, 2025 and will end on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
- Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and ends with the Islamic holiday Eid-al-Fitr.
- A fanoos is a shiny lantern that is used to decorate homes and streets during Ramadan, along with lights and banners.
- Dates, which are rich in nutrients and sugars, are traditionally eaten to break the fast during Iftar.
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be when the first verses of the holy book, The Qur’an, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The exact date of the start of Ramadan varies year by year, but it always begins with the crescent of the new moon. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast (do not eat or drink) from sunrise to sunset. Fasting is done to focus on faith and to help with self-discipline. A meal called suhoor is eaten before the sun comes up, and the fast is ended at sunset with a meal shared with friends, family and community called Iftar. Ramadan is also a time for charitable giving, showing kindness and patience, extra praying, and deepening connection with Allah.
Ramadan Mubarak! Blessed Ramadan!
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