What is Ramadan and when is it expected to begin in 2027?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, the start of Ramadan is confirmed only by the sighting of the new crescent moon, so the date shifts roughly 10-11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around February 8, though the precise start remains subject to moon sighting.

Why do Muslims fast during this month?

Fasting during Ramadan, known as Sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, obligatory for adult Muslims of sound health. From dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), observant Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs. The practice is meant to cultivate self-discipline, taqwa (God-consciousness), gratitude, and empathy for those who face hunger and hardship year-round.

What are Suhoor and Iftar?

Suhoor is the meal eaten before dawn to sustain the day's fast, while Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset, traditionally begun with dates and water in keeping with a practice attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. Iftar gatherings are often communal, bringing families, neighbors, and mosques together to share food after the day's fast.

What special acts of worship mark Ramadan besides fasting?

Nights during Ramadan often include Taraweeh, extended congregational prayers held after the night prayer, during which the Quran is frequently recited in full over the course of the month. The last ten nights hold particular significance, as they contain Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), believed to be the night the Quran's revelation began - considered better than a thousand months in worship.

How does Ramadan conclude, and what follows it?

Ramadan ends with the sighting of the next new moon, marking the start of Shawwal and the festival of Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast." Before Eid prayers, Muslims are expected to give Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable donation ensuring that those in need can also celebrate. Many people mark the close of the month by exchanging heartfelt messages - our Wishes collection offers ideas for greeting loved ones at this time.

How do people express the spirit of Ramadan through words and greetings?

Beyond religious observance, Ramadan has inspired a rich tradition of reflective verses and greetings shared among family and friends. Many turn to thoughtful Quotes and Shayari to capture the month's themes of patience, gratitude, and renewal, sharing them widely as the month progresses.

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Ramadan Quotes, Shayari & Wishes

A month of fasting, prayer and reflection.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer and self-reflection. It is traditionally held to be the month in which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad, making it one of the most spiritually significant periods of the year. Share the spirit of the month with our Quotes and Shayari collections.

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Ramadan Quotes, Shayari & Wishes

A month of fasting, prayer and reflection.

Quotes रमदान कोट्स

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