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Ramadan, a Muslim celebration of fasting, spirituality and reflection, begins on the evening of Feb. 28. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, sexual ...

Traditionally, the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan is expected to be sighted on the 29th day of Shaban, which falls on Friday, February 28. If the moon is visible, Ramadan will begin on ...

Every year, Muslims around the world anticipate the sighting of the new crescent moon that signifies the official first day of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred ...

Volunteers will give out hundreds of food parcels to hungry students during Ramadan. Businessman Imran Bahar handed out more than 100 packages a day in Middlesbrough when he did the same thing ...

Ramadan 2025 is just around the corner, bringing with it a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. As believers prepare to embark on this sacred ...

The phrase means “Happy Ramadan” and is frequently used during Ramadan, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and ...

The government has fixed office hours for the upcoming month of Ramadan, setting them from 9:00am to 3:30pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous, and semi-autonomous organisations. The ...

The UAE has announced reduced working hours for private sector employees during the month of Ramadan. Working hours will be reduced by two hours across the UAE, as per the Ministry of Human ...

Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives Sharjah City Municipality has announced extended paid public parking hours for the month of Ramadan. Parking fees will be applicable daily from 8 am until midnight.

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on either Feb. 28 or March 1, 2025, based on the lunar calendar.

Ramadan 2025, a significant holy month for Muslims, is expected to begin in India on March 1. It involves fasting, known as Roza, from sunrise to sunset, marked by Sehri and Iftar. The lunar ...