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 ...

The Ramadan fast is broken at sunset. The timing changes throughout the month. On the first day of fasting March 1, the fast will begin at 5:47 a.m. and conclude at 6:29 p.m. Arizona time.

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on either Feb. 28 or March 1, 2025, based on the lunar calendar.

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Mumbai, India, on April 11, 2024. AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade ...

Fasting for Ramadan can be a dance between managing one’s physical health and water intake, and also fulfilling personal religious goals. Make sure your health is in a good spot for you to fast.

At the sight of a new crescent moon, Ramadan concludes with a widespread celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, which means "the festival of breaking the fast," which marks the start of the 10th month ...

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 ...

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.

Fasting for Ramadan can be a dance between managing one’s physical health and water intake, and also fulfilling personal religious goals. Make sure your health is in a good spot for you to fast.