Ramadan 2016 will begin on Monday, 6th
of June 2016
The
Crescent of this year’s Ramadan is expected to appear around sunset on Sunday,
June 5, 2016. Thus, this year’s Ramadan fast will most likely start on June 6.
Ramadan is in the ninth month of the Islamic
calendar. It is a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self-evaluation observed
by Muslims. The month lasts 29-30 days depending on the sightings of the
crescent moon.
Celebration\ Observance
Ramadan
represents a time of fasting, prayer, and devotion to the Muslim religion. It is
one of the Five Pillars of Islam. People are encouraged to read the Qur'an
entirely during this time. It is a time for charity and many Islamic
organizations take part in giving of clothing and food to the schools and
homeless shelters. Islamic businesses and groups may arrange schedules for
prayer times during this month.
History
Ramadan
is the most blessed and holy month of the Islamic calendar which consists of 12
months of 354 days. The month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Many
Muslims avoid food, drink, and certain activities during the day time. The
Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this time. Ramadan ends with
the sighting of the crescent of the next new moon. Eid-al-Fitr holiday marks
the end of Ramadan.
Year
2016
Event
|
Hijri Date
|
Gregorian Date
|
10
Muharram 1437
|
23
October 2015
|
|
1
Ramadan 1437
|
6
June 2016 (tentative)
|
|
20
Ramadan 1437
-- 29 Ramadan 1437 |
25
June 2016
-- 4 July 2016 |
|
1
Shawwal 1437
|
6
July 2016 (tentative)
|
|
8
Thul-Hijjah 1437
-- 13 Thul-Hijjah 1437 |
9
September 2016
-- 14 September 2016 |
|
9
Thul-Hijjah 1437
|
10
September 2016
|
|
10
Thul-Hijjah 1437
|
11
September 2016
|
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