The blessed month of fasting, prayer, and reflection
Ramadan expected to begin on ...
Based on Umm al-Qura calendar estimates
Pre-dawn meal before Fajr prayer
Abstaining from food & drink from Fajr to Maghrib
Breaking the fast at sunset with dates and water
Special nightly prayers performed after Isha
Increased recitation and reflection on the Holy Quran
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. It is the month in which the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muslims around the world observe Ramadan by fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), engaging in increased prayer, charity, and self-reflection.
Ramadan is a month of immense reward and spiritual growth. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained." Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims.
Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) falls within the last ten nights of Ramadan, most likely on one of the odd-numbered nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). This night is better than a thousand months, and worship during it is rewarded immensely. Muslims are encouraged to seek it through extra prayers, Quran recitation, and supplications.