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First Day of Ramadan
When is First Day of Ramadan?
No upcoming date in the available data.
Regional holiday
What First Day of Ramadan marks
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), communal prayer (salah), reflection, study of the Quran, charity, and strengthening community ties. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, known as Laylat al-Qadr. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam and lasts 29 to 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Ninth month of the Islamic calendar and month-long fasting event in Islam, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
Where is First Day of Ramadan observed?
Observed nationally in Malaysia.
What does First Day of Ramadan celebrate?
Ninth month of the Islamic calendar and month-long fasting event in Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), communal prayer (salah), reflection, study of the Quran, charity, and strengthening community ties. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, known as Laylat al-Qadr. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam and lasts 29 to 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.