Ramadan 2024 to Begin This Weekend: A Time for Fasting, Reflection, and Community

Muslims worldwide prepare for Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and community engagement, with the holiday set to start on or around March 11.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, increased prayer, and community gatherings.
The start and end of Ramadan are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, with this year's Ramadan expected to begin on or around March 11 and end on April 9.
Fasting during Ramadan includes abstaining from food, drink, sexual relations, and ill behavior, aimed at cultivating a closer relationship with God.
The last ten nights of Ramadan are especially sacred, with Laylat Al-Qadr, the holiest night, believed to fall on one of these nights, encouraging reflection and increased charity.
Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated with communal prayers, feasting, and giving, highlighting the holiday's focus on community and charity.