Ramadan is a time for reflection and prayer for Muslims. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day, up until the end is marked by a day called Eid al-Fitr.

Ramadan begins this week, a holy, month-long observance for Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Many Muslim people will observe Ramadan by fasting from sunup to sundown ...

Fasting during Ramadan is a requirement for all Muslims from a young age, in some cases beginning as early as 10. Those who are too ill to fast can be exempted if participating would mean ...

Ramadan began on 1 March 2025 in Nigeria and most parts of the world.; The holy month is expected to end on 29 or 30 March.; Ramadan fasting means no food or drink can be consumed during sunlit ...

During Ramadan, Muslims fast because it's mandated in Islam, but we also learn what we don't want to admit: We consume far more than we need to.

Brace yourself for Ramadan fasting. Here’s how I survive — and deepen my faith Getting through a month of fasting is hard, but there are things you can do to make it easier, and more ...

During the 30 days of Ramadan, many Muslims fast, refraining from food, drink, smoking and sex, between dawn and sunset each day. Fasting is only compulsory for adult Muslims.

Brace yourself for Ramadan fasting. Here’s how I survive — and deepen my faith Working from home, if you can, and the occasional nap might help you get through Ramadan this year.

Commentary: Ramadan fasting isn’t about hunger. It’s about living mindfully. (Khalil Hamra | AP Photo) Muslims wearing face masks attend the Eid al-Fitr prayers outside a mosque in Gaza City ...

My son, Evren, started observing Ramadan last year at the age of 11. He came home one day and declared that he would be fasting. “I know it’s hard, Mamma, but Isa does it, so I’ll have a ...