Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which is expected to occur this evening.
If Ramadan begins today, its final day would be Sunday March 30, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations likely to be taking place on Monday March 31. As always, these are provisional dates, with the exact dates confirmed with the actual sighting of the moon on the day.
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to intensify Ibadat, give Sadaqah and seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT). It’s the month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet (PBUH). A month where the gates of heaven are open, and the gates of hell are locked.
“The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, guidance for the people and clear proof of guidance and criterion,” Surah Baqarah, Ayah 185.
“So, whoever sights the new moon of the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and wants for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that to which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.”
