Muslims, Ramadan and Islamic holiday

What is Ramadan? Muslims set to start holy month of spiritual reflection
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.
Chicago area Muslims and their children prepare for holy month of Ramadan
Fasting begins Saturday, when Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from dawn to sunset for the month. It's a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds.
What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe the Islamic Holy Month
Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan starts tonight; what to know about the Muslim holiday
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reading the Qurʾān. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.
AP PHOTOS: Muslims in Indonesia welcome the holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of togetherness for Muslims, as they fill mosques for hours of prayer and share large, lavish meals with family, friends and neighbors after days of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
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When Does Ramadan Start 2025? Live Updates As Muslims Await Moon Sighting
Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
When is Ramadan 2025? What to know about the Islamic holy month
Along with prayers and acts of charity, fasting is a tenet of the Islamic month of Ramadan. When it will be observed in 2025 and what it means.
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
It’s Ramadan. But what if you’re not a Muslim, just a considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some ...
‘We feel seen’: Bridgeview displays Ramadan lights in Little Palestine for first time
Bridgeview lit Ramadan lights along Harlem Avenue in Little Palestine, to honor the Muslim and Palestinian community to mark ...
Downtown Denver Islamic Center prepares for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday. For many Muslims in Colorado, it's a time of increased worship and ...
Ramadan begins with the crescent moon. Here’s why the official start time can still vary around the world
Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the ...
Suicide bomber kills senior cleric at pro-Taliban seminary in northwest Pakistan on eve of Ramadan
A suicide bomb attack at a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan has killed a senior cleric and five ...
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is ...
Why you need plenty of fluids if you’re fasting for Ramadan
Drinking enough water is key to staying healthy, but it’s hard to do during Ramadan. Experts share tips on staying hydrated ...
When Ramadan and Pancake Day overlap in one of Europe’s most multicultural cities
With two major cultural and religious festivals falling at the same time, Queenie Shaikh went out on the hunt for the best ...