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Ramadan
[ rahm-uh-dahn, rahm-uh-dahn, ram-uh-dan ]
noun
- the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
- the festival celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, commemorating the revelation of the Quran to Muhammad: observed with strict fasting from dawn till sunset and, often, feasting and festivities after sunset.
Ramadan
/ ˌræməˈdɑːn; ˌræməˈzɑːn /
noun
- the ninth month of the Muslim year, lasting 30 days, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset
- the fast itself
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of Ramadan1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of Ramadan1
Example Sentences
They were eager to hold their last Friday prayers for Ramadan, just days away from the festive period of Eid that would mark the end of the holy month.
As of Friday, nearly 900 people, mostly children, had been killed this month, during Ramadan as further strikes on every part of Gaza continue to kill dozens every day and injure many more.
Israeli military and police detained Ballal on Monday evening after a group of settlers descended on the Palestinian village of Susiya as its residents broke their daylong Ramadan fast, according to the Associated Press.
Speaking to a group of young people at a Ramadan fast-breaking meal in Ankara on Tuesday, President Erdogan urged patience and common sense amid what he described as "very sensitive days."
Palestinian residents said the settlers, some wearing masks, some carrying guns and some in military uniforms, attacked as residents were breaking for their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, AP reported.
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More About Ramadan
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day.
The word Ramadan is also used to refer to this daily fast.
During Ramadan, Muslims who fast start the day by eating a meal, called suhoor, before sunrise. The fast is then broken every night after sunset with a meal called iftar. The strictness of the fast varies among Muslims, and not every Muslim fasts during Ramadan. Children, elderly people, and people who have a health condition or are sick or pregnant are not required to fast, and often eat and drink during the day.
Along with the daily fast and other forms of abstinence, many Muslims observe Ramadan by praying, attending services at their mosque, trying to give up bad habits, and performing charitable acts.
The day after Ramadan ends, the festival known as Eid-al-fitr begins. Its name means “festival of the breaking of the fast.”
One traditional greeting for Ramadan is Ramadan Mubarak, roughly meaning “Happy Ramadan” or “Blessed Ramadan.”
When is Ramadan?
In 2024, Ramadan begins on March 1o at sunset and ends on April 9. In 2025, Ramadan will begin on February 28 and end on March 29.
Ramadan always lasts either 29 or 30 days, because it’s based on the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar. Because of that, the dates during which it is observed vary from year to year.
What is the origin of Ramadan?
The first records of the word Ramadan in English come from the 1500s. It comes from the Arabic word ḍān, literally meaning “the hot month,” from ramad, meaning “dryness.” However, Ramadan isn’t tied to a particular season. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar that consists of 354 days, so its 12 months slowly cycle through different seasons.
The tradition of fasting during Ramadan is done in commemoration of the story of the ϳܰ’a (the sacred text of Islam) being revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
What are some terms that often get used in discussing Ramadan?
How is Ramadan discussed in real life?
While Ramadan is a time of fasting, Muslims often look forward to it as a time of religious and cultural importance.
Makes me happy knowing that Ramadan is close 🧡
— Umaima Naaz (@umaimanaazz)
1. Ramadan happens once a year and lasts around 30 days
2. We follow the lunar calendar which is why it starts earlier each year (shifts by around 11 days)
3. It's a month for spiritual discipline and it helps us feel grateful for what we have— Areej (@areej_abuali)
YOU!!!!! DONT!!!!! HAVE!!!!!! TO!!!!! WAIT!!!!! FOR!!!!!! RAMADAN!!!!! TO!!!!! BE!!!!! A!!!!!! BETTER!!!!! PERSON!!!!!!!!!
— MAYA (@_myyriiaam)
Try using Ramadan!
True or False?
Ramadan always lasts for 30 days.
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