In fact, Zakāt, or the paying of alms to benefit the poor and less fortunate, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam but is especially important during Ramadan. Muslims are expected to give more and more frequentl
The turn of March marked the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting celebrated by Muslims around the world.
Eid al-Fitr, the joyous holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is a global celebration that transcends borders while remaining deeply rooted in gratitude, generosity, and togetherness. Across continents, the holiday takes on unique cultural flavors, blending centuries-old customs with modern ...
Ramadan is particularly challenging for the thousands of Muslims who live near the Arctic Circle. The land of the midnight sun does not offer much time for repast.
ByLyn Estrella|February 9, 2025|Categories:Culture|Tags:#bali,#culture,#idulfitri,#indonesia,#lebaran,#lombok,#nusalembongan,#ramadan| 47487 views The end of the fasting month ofRamadanis celebrated with great enthusiasm amongst Muslims across the world. Known across the world as Eid al-Fitr ...
As we inch ever closer to Ramadan’s close, the festive cheer is building up to its culmination on Eid al-Fitr, signifying the end of Ramadan and the start of the month of Syawal. In most countries, this means that the Muslim community comes together for prayers and feasts, and i...
One of the main public holidays and one of two Eid celebrations, Eid al Fitr is celebrated around the world by Muslims. The event marks the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Translating to the feast of breaking the fast, this Eid falls on the tenth month of...
Where is it celebrated? Canada(Muslim)Trinidad and Tobago(Public holiday)United States(Muslim)Show all Eid al-Fitr is aMuslim holidaythat celebrates and commemorates the end of the fasting month ofRamadan. This holiday is known as Eid, Lesser Eid, or Festival of Breaking the Fast, and it’...
During Ramadan Muslims abstain from food and drink during daylight hours. People are encouraged to engage in charity and devote extra time to spiritual activities such as praying and reading the Koran. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Fast-Break...
How it’s normally celebrated Ramadan starts on the evening of April 23 and culminates on May 23. Over the 30-day period, Muslims fast during the daylight hours, a practice that is seen as one of the five pillars of Islam. They can eat before sunrise, and break their fast after dus...