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When is Ramadan 2009?

By Huda, About.com

Question: When is Ramadan 2009?
Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2009?
Answer: Ramadan is expected to begin on or around August 22, 2009 and will finish on or around September 20, 2009.

Note: The exact dates of Islamic holidays cannot be determined in advance, due to the nature of the Islamic lunar calendar. Estimates are based on expected visibility of the hilal (waxing crescent moon following a new moon) and may vary according to location.

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