Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan Begins Fri. evening

What is Ramadan? Muslims set to start holy month of spiritual reflection
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.
Chicago area Muslims and their children prepare for holy month of Ramadan
Fasting begins Saturday, when Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from dawn to sunset for the month. It's a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds.
What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe the Islamic Holy Month
Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan starts tonight; what to know about the Muslim holiday
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reading the Qurʾān. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.
AP PHOTOS: Muslims in Indonesia welcome the holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of togetherness for Muslims, as they fill mosques for hours of prayer and share large, lavish meals with family, friends and neighbors after days of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
Ramadan begins this weekend. Here's what to know about the sacred time for Muslims.
This weekend begins the month-long observance of Ramadan. In Houston, a month of events and celebrations are part of the religious and cultural observance for the city’s Muslim population, the largest in Texas.
Muslim holy month of Ramadan to begin over two days
Muslims will begin fasting during the month of Ramadan this weekend. The sighting of the new moon heralds the beginning of the month of Ramadan. Parts of the Middle East have already announced that the first day of Ramadan will be tomorrow (Saturday).
Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan Begins Friday evening
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, will begin Friday evening upon the sighting of the moon, with fasting beginning on Saturday.
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
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Downtown Denver Islamic Center prepares for Ramadan
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Suicide bomber kills senior cleric at pro-Taliban seminary in northwest Pakistan on eve of Ramadan
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Why you need plenty of fluids if you’re fasting for Ramadan
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As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is ...
Paneer after sunset: Halal restaurants in Canada extend late-night hours for Ramadan
As Ramadan begins Friday, food blogger Imran Kayesh is excited that more restaurants across Canada are set to stay open ...
When Ramadan and Pancake Day overlap in one of Europe’s most multicultural cities
With two major cultural and religious festivals falling at the same time, Queenie Shaikh went out on the hunt for the best ...
Ramadan in pictures: Special prayers, blessings and more
Many Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, which this year begins on Friday. It's the holy month when they abstain ...