Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr
Every year, Muslims spend one entire month in daytime fasting. Learn more about the observance of Ramadan and the holiday that follows its completion, Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
Ramadan Information
Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection.
Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection.
What is Ramadan?
Introduction to Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting - why do Muslims fast?
Introduction to Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting - why do Muslims fast?
Benefits of Ramadan
The benefits of fasting, and the lessons to be learned during Ramadan (Islamic month of fasting).
The benefits of fasting, and the lessons to be learned during Ramadan (Islamic month of fasting).
Fasting Requirements
The religious requirements for fasting in the month of Ramadan, including when sick, ill, or pregnant
The religious requirements for fasting in the month of Ramadan, including when sick, ill, or pregnant
Ramadan Glossary
What do hilal, taraweeh, and iftar mean? Check the Ramadan glossary for common Islamic terms and their meanings.
What do hilal, taraweeh, and iftar mean? Check the Ramadan glossary for common Islamic terms and their meanings.
Common Greetings for the Start of Ramadan
Advice on appropriate greetings to give to Muslims at the beginning of the month of Ramadan.
Advice on appropriate greetings to give to Muslims at the beginning of the month of Ramadan.
Do children observe the fasting month of Ramadan?
At what age do Muslim children begin observing the fasting month of Ramadan?
At what age do Muslim children begin observing the fasting month of Ramadan?
Dates in Ramadan
Why do Muslims eat dates during Ramadan? An answer from the About.com Guide to Middle Eastern Food.
Why do Muslims eat dates during Ramadan? An answer from the About.com Guide to Middle Eastern Food.
Moon-Sighting at Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches each year, Muslims debate the most correct moon-sighting process for determining the beginning of the month.
As Ramadan approaches each year, Muslims debate the most correct moon-sighting process for determining the beginning of the month.
Eid al-Fitr : Festival of Fast-Breaking
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world have a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world have a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
How Much is Sadaqa Al-Fitr
Sadaqa al-Fitr is a small amount of food given by Muslims in charity at the end of the month of Ramadan. The amount to be given is unclear to some people, but is really rather simple to calculate.
Sadaqa al-Fitr is a small amount of food given by Muslims in charity at the end of the month of Ramadan. The amount to be given is unclear to some people, but is really rather simple to calculate.
Ramadan Books for Children
These books can help your children or students understand the practices and meaning behind the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. These books are informative, engaging, and colorful for readers young and old. Excellent for parents or teachers, to expose children to the diverse celebrations of the world.
These books can help your children or students understand the practices and meaning behind the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. These books are informative, engaging, and colorful for readers young and old. Excellent for parents or teachers, to expose children to the diverse celebrations of the world.
Ramadan Books for Adults
If you are looking beyond a basic introduction to the Islamic month of fasting, these books go deeper into the spiritual meaning of Ramadan and the details of the fast. Appropriate for Muslims, and for non-Muslims wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the faith.
If you are looking beyond a basic introduction to the Islamic month of fasting, these books go deeper into the spiritual meaning of Ramadan and the details of the fast. Appropriate for Muslims, and for non-Muslims wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the faith.
Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan
During Ramadan, special evening prayers are conducted during which long portions of the Qur'an are recited. These special prayers are known as taraweeh.
During Ramadan, special evening prayers are conducted during which long portions of the Qur'an are recited. These special prayers are known as taraweeh.
Helping Others During Ramadan
Ramadan is a special time of year -- a time when Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity, fasting, and prayer. Here are some ideas of what you can do to help those around you.
Ramadan is a special time of year -- a time when Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity, fasting, and prayer. Here are some ideas of what you can do to help those around you.
Restraint in Ramadan
Ramadan is about much more than abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. This blessed month is a time to purify the soul, refocus our attention, and practice self-sacrifice.
Ramadan is about much more than abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. This blessed month is a time to purify the soul, refocus our attention, and practice self-sacrifice.
The Night of Power (Laylat-l-Qadr)
During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims seek and observe what is known as the "Night of Power."
During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims seek and observe what is known as the "Night of Power."
Kids' Activities in Ramadan
All Muslim parents face the same issue - how can we help make Ramadan educational, spiritual, and fun for our children? Here are some ideas that can help.
All Muslim parents face the same issue - how can we help make Ramadan educational, spiritual, and fun for our children? Here are some ideas that can help.