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Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a 29–30 day period of dawn-to-sunset fasting (sawm), prayer, and reflection. It commemorates the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad and is a time for spiritual purification, self-discipline, charity, and increasing empathy for the needy. [1]

Key Aspects of Ramadan:

  • Fasting Requirements: Adults abstain from all food, drink (including water), smoking, and sexual activity during daylight hours.
  • Daily Routine: The day begins with a pre-dawn meal called suhoor and ends with a meal to break the fast at sunset called iftar.
  • Spiritual Focus: Beyond physical fasting, Muslims focus on increased prayer, reciting the Quran, charity (Zakat), and avoiding negative actions like gossip or fighting.
  • Significance: It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, designed to bring worshippers closer to God, foster gratitude, and develop self-control.
  • Exceptions: Children, the elderly, the sick, pregnant/breastfeeding women, and travelers may be exempt from fasting.
  • Conclusion: The month ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Fast-Breaking”.

Ramadan shifts backward by 10–12 days each year relative to the Gregorian calendar as it follows the lunar cycle. [2, 3]

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7uBGh0KZiY

[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-56695447

what is ramadan

Ramadan is 

the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates the month in which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. 

Core Practices

  • Fasting (Sawm): Regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, healthy adult Muslims abstain from all food, drink (including water), smoking, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset.
  • Spiritual Growth: Beyond physical abstinence, observers strive to refrain from sinful behavior such as lying, gossiping, and anger, focusing instead on self-discipline, gratitude, and empathy for the less fortunate.
  • Daily Meals:
    • Suhur: A pre-dawn meal eaten before the first prayer of the day.
    • Iftar: The sunset meal that breaks the fast, traditionally started with dates and water.
  • Heightened Worship: Many Muslims attempt to read the entire Quran during the month and attend special nightly congregational prayers called Tarawih. 

Key Events & Dates

  • Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): Falling on one of the last ten odd-numbered nights of the month, it is considered the most sacred night of the year, marking the initial revelation of the Quran.
  • Eid al-Fitr: A major holiday known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” which celebrates the end of Ramadan with communal prayers, feasts, and gift-giving.
  • Timing: Because it follows a lunar calendar, Ramadan shifts roughly 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year. In 2026, it is expected to begin around February 17 or 19, depending on local moon sightings. 

Exemptions

Fasting is not required for those who are ill, elderly, traveling, pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating. Children are also exempt until they reach puberty. 

Are you looking for a Ramadan calendar for a specific city, or would you like to know more about the history of the Quran’s revelation?

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Ramadan is often referred to as the 

“Month of the Quran” because it marks the anniversary of the divine revelation to the Prophet Muhammad. 

History of the Quran’s Revelation

  • The First Revelation (610 CE): The Prophet Muhammad was meditating in the Cave of Hira on the Mountain of Light (Jabal al-Nour) near Mecca when the Angel Gabriel (Jibril) appeared to him.
  • Laylat al-Qadr: This first encounter occurred on one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, known as the Night of Power. On this night, the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed, beginning with the command, “Read!”.
  • Piecemeal Revelation: While the initial revelation happened in Ramadan, the entire Quran was revealed gradually over approximately 23 years in response to specific events and needs of the early Muslim community.
  • Annual Review: According to tradition, the Prophet would review the entire portion of the Quran revealed up to that point with the Angel Gabriel every Ramadan. 

Ramadan 2026 Calendar (Hyderabad, India)

In 2026, Ramadan in Hyderabad, Telangana is expected to begin on February 18 or 19, depending on the moon sighting. Below are the projected times for the first few days based on the Islamic Finder Hyderabad Calendar: 

Ramadan Day Date (2026)Sehri (Ends)Iftar (Starts)
1Feb 18 (Wed)05:18 AM06:22 PM
2Feb 19 (Thu)05:18 AM06:22 PM
3Feb 20 (Fri)05:17 AM06:23 PM
4Feb 21 (Sat)05:17 AM06:23 PM
5Feb 22 (Sun)05:16 AM06:23 PM

Note: Timings are based on the University of Islamic Sciences calculation method. You can find live daily updates on the Islamic Finder Prayer Times for Hyderabad.