Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar, a month of deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide. It is the month when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). For over a billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is not just about fasting from food and drink, but also about fasting from bad habits, negative thoughts, and sinful actions.

The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most revered periods in the Islamic calendar. It’s a time for fasting, prayer, reflection, and growth. Muslims all around the world eagerly anticipate the start of Ramadan, as it marks the beginning of a transformative journey of self-discipline and spiritual purification.

Ramadan Calendar 2025

The Importance of Fasting During Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is an obligation for all adult Muslims who are able. It involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset and is a means to build self-discipline, develop empathy for the poor, and strengthen one's connection with Allah through worship and prayer. Fasting also fosters patience, gratitude, and a sense of unity among Muslims worldwide.

Benefits of Fasting

1. Spiritual Cleansing: Fasting purifies the soul by promoting self-control and devotion.
2. Empathy and Charity: Fasting encourages empathy for those who are less fortunate, motivating Muslims to give more to charity.
3. Strengthening Faith: Ramadan is a time for Muslims to strengthen their relationship with Allah through prayer, reflection, and reading the Quran.

Hijri Calendar

The Hijri Calendar (also known as the Islamic or Lunar Calendar) is based on the cycles of the moon. It consists of 12 months, and each month has either 29 or 30 days. This gives the Hijri year about 10-12 days fewer than the Gregorian year. The lunar nature of the Hijri calendar means that Islamic months, including Ramadan, shift about 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.

Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian Calendar is a solar calendar that is widely used around the world. It consists of 12 months, and each month has a fixed number of days. Unlike the lunar Hijri calendar, the Gregorian calendar is not affected by the moon's cycles, so the dates are fixed and do not change year to year.

Hijri Months

Gregorian Months