Muslims throughout Michigan are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan — a time for prayer, fasting and spiritual reflection — which begins at sunset Friday.
In the Islamic faith, the holy month provides an opportunity to strengthen faith and connection with God through acts of worship, the Islamic Networks Group said.
“Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion, during which Muslims spend extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers,” Islamic Networks Group’s website says.
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Here’s what to know.
When is Ramadan in 2025?
Ramadan begins Friday evening, Feb. 28, and run through March 30, 2025.
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What is Ramadan?
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a holy month focused on prayer and spirituality, fasting and charity, Islamic Networks Group said. The month’s significance stems from the belief that the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, Muslim Aid said.
How do Muslims observe Ramadan?
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, pray, read and study the Quran and donate to charity, the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research said.
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When is Eid Al-Fitr?
Eid Al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the fast, begins March 29. The three-day celebration marks the end of Ramadan.
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