My son, Evren, started observing Ramadan last year at the age of 11. He came home one day and declared that he would be fasting. “I know it’s hard, Mamma, but Isa does it, so I’ll have a ...

Ramadan began on 1 March 2025 in Nigeria and most parts of the world.; The holy month is expected to end on 29 or 30 March.; Ramadan fasting means no food or drink can be consumed during sunlit ...

For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Mumbai, India, on April 11, 2024. AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade ...

Fasting, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a requirement during the month of Ramadan for those who are able to do it safely. Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sundown.

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims dedicated to fasting, prayer, studying and reciting the Quran. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month in which God revealed the Quran to the prophet Muhammad.

The Ramadan fast is broken at sunset. The timing changes throughout the month. On the first day of fasting March 1, the fast will begin at 5:47 a.m. and conclude at 6:29 p.m. Arizona time.

Fasting for Ramadan can be a dance between managing one’s physical health and water intake, and also fulfilling personal religious goals. Make sure your health is in a good spot for you to fast.

Families break their Ramadan fast in front of the Blue Mosque on April 13, 2021, in Istanbul, Turkey. Chris McGrath/Getty Images.

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Ramadan, an important Islamic holiday when Muslims fast each day for almost a month, begins this weekend. Here's what to know about the religious holiday.

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.