Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world.

Join us as we welcome the sacred month of Ramadan in our quiet Azerbaijani village. From preparing the home to gathering ingredients for iftar, this video shares how village life transforms during ...

Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025; Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025 ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts 29–30 days. Ramadan commemorates the revelation where the angel Jibril (Gabriel) revealed the holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

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.

For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.

The Ramadan lights could not have been made possible without support from Trustee Khalid Baste and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek, Nawab said. “It takes everybody to make things happen,” Landek ...

Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting ...