The holy month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan or Ramadhan, has started today. With this Muslims across the country have started their Roza fast which will last for a month.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the most important period for Muslims worldwide.
During this month, Muslims observe a strict fast called Roza or Rozah from sunrise to sunset each day.
Ramadan Begins (in India): March 12, Tuesday
Ramadan Ends: April 9, Tuesday
Laylat al-Qadr: April 6, Saturday
Every day, devotees wake up early in the morning to have their first meal called sehri.
After the day is over, in the evening, they break their fast by eating dates and drinking water, followed by the evening meal called iftar.
Every day, devotees wake up early in the morning to have their first meal called sehri.
This year, Eid-al-Fitr is expected to fall on April 10, Wednesday.
However, this is a tentative date as the actual commencement date of Ramadan 2024 is subject to the sighting of the moon.