What Is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Fasting
During Ramadan, observing Muslims fast from food and drink from dawn until sunset each day, breaking the fast each evening with a meal known as iftar.
Why it's significant
Ramadan is traditionally understood as the month in which the Quran was first revealed, giving the month particular significance for reading and reflecting on the text.
A shifting calendar date
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan shifts roughly 10-11 days earlier each year relative to the standard solar calendar, meaning it occurs in different seasons over time.
Does Ramadan fall on the same dates every year?
No — since it follows a lunar calendar, its dates shift earlier each year relative to the standard Gregorian calendar.
