Ramadan 2025 Observances Highlight Fasting, Community, and Reflection
Muslims worldwide mark the sacred month with fasting from dawn to dusk, prayers, and acts of charity, concluding daily fasts with Sehri and Iftar meals.
- Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, began on March 2, 2025, and is expected to conclude on March 30 or 31 based on the lunar calendar.
- Muslims fast daily from dawn (Sehri) to dusk (Iftar), abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs as part of spiritual discipline and reflection.
- Sehri and Iftar timings vary by location; worshippers are encouraged to confirm local timings for accurate observance of the fast.
- The month emphasizes spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and community, with collective prayers, Iftar gatherings, and acts of charity central to the observance.
- Ramadan will culminate with Eid al-Fitr, a festive celebration featuring communal prayers, feasts, and charitable giving to support the less fortunate.
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