Festivals

Ramadan 2024: Date, Know The Start and End Date of Ramadan Month!

Ramadan 2024 is the Islamic holy month celebrated by Muslims worldwide, involving fasting, prayer, introspection, and community, marking the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

Ramadan 2024: Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, as a period characterized by fasting, prayer, introspection, and community. Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, is a time for Muslims to enhance their religious beliefs and practices, marking the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

Date of Eid al-Fitr/Ramadan in 2024

The festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr signifies the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of the following lunar month. Considering the projected conclusion of Ramadan 2024 in the evening of Tuesday, April 9th, it is probable that Eid al-Fitr 2024 festivities will begin either that evening or the following morning on Wednesday, April 10th. This date is provisional and contingent on moon sightings in the period leading up to the commencement of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, which commences after 29 or 30 days of fasting.

Start of the Holy Month

Ramadan commences annually at the moment the crescent moon becomes visible for the first time. Due to its lunar calendar origin, the dates advance by an estimated 11 days annually. In 2024, the month of Ramadan will commence on the evening of March 10th. Consequently, on Monday, March 11th, the first complete day of fasting will occur. In preparation for a month of increased spiritual awareness and self-control, Muslims observe the commencement of Ramadan through contemplation, prayers, and meals with family and friends. Ramadan is anticipated to conclude on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, in the evening.

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Reflection on the Spiritual and Fasting

Sawm, the Arabic term for fasting from sunrise to sunset, is an essential component of the Ramadan observance. By abstaining from food, drink, and other bodily needs during the day, Muslims focus on spiritual development, charity, and prayer. Muslims break their fast with iftar after sunset, typically observing it in communal settings. Muslims can cultivate virtues such as fortitude, humility, and self-control through fasting, while also enhancing those with less privilege.

Community and Festivities

In Ramadan, one increases Islamic practices such as prayer, charity, and Quran recitation. Additionally, communities and families congregate each evening to share meals, contemplate spiritual development, and express gratitude for blessings. Muhammad is believed to have received the first verse of the Quran on Laylet al-Qadr, the night before Ramadan ends. Eid al-Fitr marks the triumphant end of Ramadan with worship, gatherings, exchanges of gifts, and charitable contributions. Eid festivities are anticipated to commence on Tuesday evening, April 9th, 2024.

The month of Ramadan will begin on March 10th, 2024, and end on April 9th, 2024, bringing them spiritual blessings. Muslims will cultivate virtues such as patience, empathy, and self-control while fasting and heightened devotion help them relinquish worldly ambitions. It is a time for sincere introspection and outward generosity during this pivotal period of Islamic rebirth.

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