What Ramadan Means And 5 More Facts About Islamic Month Of Fasting
Why is Ramadan called Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is (or should be) visible. The Arabic term Ramadan connotes intense heat. It seems that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the name of a scorching hot […]
Muslims in U.S. Set for First Ramadan Under Trump
Regardless of whether the president even acknowledges the existence of Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are determined to make this year’s holiday mean more than ever. Related: Why did Trump neglect to mention American Muslims in his Saudi speech? For the next month, the holiest of the Muslim calendar, Muslims will be fasting—abstaining from […]
Two Influential Somali Clerics Reject Violence as Ramadan Begins
Based on confirmed sightings of Ramadan’s new moon crescent, millions of Muslims around the world are fasting on the first day of the holy month. According to Islam, the sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of the Muslim lunar month of Ramadan. Thirty-three countries, mainly those in which the majority of residents are […]
Start of Ramadan Depends on Where You Are, Who You Ask
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, and one that, despite involving long days of fasting, is highly anticipated by Muslims as an opportunity to get closer to God and their faith. However, many won’t even know when Ramadan starts until just a few hours before fasting begins. Related: What is Ramadan? Under […]
During Ramadan, keeping an eye out for fraudulent halal meat
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) – For millions of Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan marks a time for ritual fasting during the day and, often, a large meal with friends and family after sundown. For those buying and selling ritually approved halal meat, it’s a time to pay close attention to ensure the food the […]