Islamic Month Ramadan 2024

Ramadan is a month of significance for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. This month marks the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.Ramadan is about spirituality and community. All adult Muslims must fast during Ramadan, except for those who are ill, elderly, pregnant, nursing, traveling, or menstruating. Fasting from dawn until sunset helps you be disciplined, think of others, and be grateful for what you have. The fast begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Muslims don’t eat, drink, smoke, or have sex during these hours. Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal, and Iftar is the meal to break the fast. Both meals are important social and spiritual events, often shared with family and friends.

Ramadan Calendar 1445 Hijri

Date	Day	Hijri Date
1 March	Saturday	1 Ramadan
2 March	Sunday	2 Ramadan
3 March	Monday	3 Ramadan
4 March	Tuesday	4 Ramadan
5 March	Wednesday	5 Ramadan
6 March	Thursday	6 Ramadan
7 March	Friday	7 Ramadan
8 March	Saturday	8 Ramadan
9 March	Sunday	9 Ramadan
10 March	Monday	10 Ramadan
11 March	Tuesday	11 Ramadan
12 March	Wednesday	12 Ramadan
13 March	Thursday	13 Ramadan
14 March	Friday	14 Ramadan
15 March	Saturday	15 Ramadan
16 March	Sunday	16 Ramadan
17 March	Monday	17 Ramadan
18 March	Tuesday	18 Ramadan
19 March	Wednesday	19 Ramadan
20 March	Thursday	20 Ramadan
21 March	Friday	21 Ramadan
22 March	Saturday	22 Ramadan
23 March	Sunday	23 Ramadan
24 March	Monday	24 Ramadan
25 March	Tuesday	25 Ramadan
26 March	Wednesday	26 Ramadan
27 March	Thursday	27 Ramadan
28 March	Friday	28 Ramadan
29 March	Saturday	29 Ramadan
30 March	Sunday	30 Ramadan

Fasting is not just physical Labour. It is also mental and spiritual. Muslims should avoid sinful behavior like lying, gossiping, and arguing. It is a time to cleanse the soul, exercise self-control, and pray and read the Quran.

Laylat al-Qadr

One of the most important nights during Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr. This is the night when the Quran was first revealed. It falls in the last ten days of Ramadan, often on an odd-numbered night. Many believe it to be the 27th night. This night is better than a thousand months. Muslims pray and reflect, seeking mercy, forgiveness, and blessings.

Taraweeh In Ramdan

During Ramadan, special prayers are held. People pray together at the mosque and read parts of the Quran. By the end of Ramadan, the entire Quran is recited in the Taraweeh prayers. The Quran make Ramadan more spiritual and help Muslims feel more connected.

Zakat and Sadaqah

Charity is important during Ramadan. Muslims must give Zakat al-Fitr before Ramadan ends. This helps those in need celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. Muslims are also encouraged to give Sadaqah, voluntary charity, throughout the month.

Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, a happy celebration that marks the end of fasting. Muslims pray, eat, and give gifts. It is a time to thank Allah for the strength to fast, to ask for forgiveness, and to celebrate with family and friends.