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The evening of April 1 marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month on the Islamic holy calendar, which is observed by Muslims around the world as a month of prayer, fasting and community. The holy ...

1. Why is Ramadan called Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and it lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is, or should be, visible. The ...

The Islamic holiday of Ramadan begins Saturday, and lasts through the month of April. The holiday lasts for a month. It's centered around fasting, self-reflection, and prayer, and serves as one of the ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Bay Area's Muslim community is preparing for the start of the holy month of Ramadan. This marks the first Ramadan with eased COVID protections since the pandemic began.

Although Ramadan is a solemn month of fasting, prayer and reflection, it also is a festive time in which family and friends gather every evening for cozy meals and prayers. In many countries around ...

This year Eid al-Fitr starts on May 1 or May 2, depending on the lunar calendar. The start of the holiday is timed to the first sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month ...

Women await the start of prayers at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati during Ramadan 2022. Almost a quarter of the world's population is Muslim and will start celebrating Ramadan, one of the ...

For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time to reflect, reset and focus on being grateful. For 30 days during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, it's traditional to abstain from food and ...