(RNS) — Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and a time for ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

Those who are sick, women who are pregnant or nursing and those traveling ... multiplied on that night, and Muslims may spend the night in reflection, prayer and doing other good deeds.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. According to Islamic tradition, it was during Ra ...

Ramadan is the holy month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, and often gather to break their fast communally. Ramadan ...

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Ramadan is set to begin on March 1, 2025, if the crescent moon is sighted on February 28, or on March 2 if not. This includes fasting from dawn to dus ...

Along with prayers and acts ... is only obligatory for Muslims once they reach puberty. People who are not obligated to fast during Ramadan include pregnant or nursing women, older people, those ...