1st ramadan 2023

The holy Muslim month of Ramadan begins when the crescent Moon is sighted after the New Moon, which ... [+] will likely be Thursday, March 23 when a 5% crescent Moon will be visible from Mecca as soon as the Sun sets. AFP via Getty Images When is Ramadan? Type that into a search engine and it will tell you that the Islamic calendar’s annual dawn-to-sunset fasting month will begin on the evening of Wednesday, March 22 and cease on the evening of Friday, Apr 21, 2023. However, a crescent Moon isn’t always scientifically possible to see despite what officials claim. It takes at least 15 hours after the moment of New Moon at 17:23 UTC on Tuesday, March 21 for a crescent Moon to become visible. On Wednesday, March 22 when a 1% crescent Moon will be very (very) hard to see from Mecca. It’s going to be extremely close to the Sun so it will be potentially visible in the southwestern sky only for a short time just after sunset. Anyone can have a go at seeing these two crescent Moons—and it’s something amateur astronomers try for every month if the sky is clear. Get yourself a good view of the southwestern horizon as soon as the Sun sets on Thursday, March 23—preferably from somewhere high-up, such as a third-floor. A pair of binoculars will help a lot, though don’t use them until the Sun has completely disappeared from the sky. The end of Ramadan will be marked on or around April 21 by the three-day festival of Eid al-Fitr. The exact timing will again depend on the sighting that ev...

Rasha Ali, USA TODAY For many Muslims, Ramadan is a time to strengthen their relationship with God through fasting, introspection, prayer and being around loved ones. Ramadan coincides with the lunar calendar, so the dates it is celebrated vary each year. This year in the U.S., Ramadan is from Wednesday, March 22, to Friday, April 21. Here's everything to know about the Islamic holy month in 2023. Religion: When is Ramadan 2023? In the U.S., Ramadan is expected to begin Wednesday, March 22, and continue through April 21, ending with the celebratory Eid al-Fitr. The day changes yearly because it is set using the What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month for fasting, time with loved ones and prayer. According to Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and a fundamental part of Ramadan, People observing Ramadan are also supposed to abstain from sexual activities. However, married couples can engage at night after the fast has been broken. Avoiding negative thoughts and bad behavior is also an important part of Ramadan. Only adults who are in good health should fast during the holy month, The holiest night of Ramadan is How to break the fast During Ramadan, Muslims break their fast after the evening prayer with a meal called iftar. This meal is often celebrated with friends and family. Although the menu varies by country, iftar usually begins with water and dates. One of the most common dishes specific to Ramadan is What is Eid al-Fitr? According to While Eid al-Fitr celebr...

Earlier, the FAHR had issued a circular setting the official working hours for ministries and federal authorities at 9am to 2.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12pm on Friday. Meanwhile, for the private sector, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) recently announced that work shifts would be reduced by two hours during the holy month. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is regarded as the holiest month of the year as it was the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) on the night of Laylat Al Qadr, one of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of piety, charity and blessings. During Ramadan, capable Muslims are required to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Such fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Ramadan traditions in the UAE start mid-Shaaban (the month preceding Ramadan). This day is known as Hagg Al Layla. Emirati children dress in their best clothes and go to houses in the neighbouring areas reciting songs and poems. The neighbours welcome them with sweets and nuts, which is collected by children in traditional cloth bags. There are two main meals in Ramadan: Suhoor and Iftar. Suhoor is consumed early in the morning before sunrise, just before fasting hours start. Iftar is the meal to break the fast. Following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, fasting is broken with dates and laban (buttermilk) throughout the Islamic world. The cann...