Ramadan, an Islamic holy month marked by fasting, prayer and charity, begins soon. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.

The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, begins soon. Here's what you need to know, why Muslims fast, and what it all means.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is determined by the lunar cycle, depending on the moon's sighting. It is a sacred time for Muslims, marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, increased prayer,

The timing of Ramadan coincides with the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at the end of February, but the exact timing depends on the sight of the moon.