Ramadan 2024: When Is Ramadan 2024 Starting In India?

Ramadan 2024 Date in India: When is Ramadan 2024? As we all know the sacred month of Ramadan is supposed to begin from March 10, 2024. These days are considered to be very important and pious and a large number of Muslim people observe fast or roza for one month and offer prayers to Allah.

Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. For approximately 30 days, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, and engage in nightly communal prayers leading up to Eid al-Fitr, the final day of Ramadan. So, if you're celebrating Ramadan for the first time this year or want to know more about this Holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan 2024 Start Date in India

The Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, commonly known as the lunar cycle. As a result, the Holy month of Ramadan falls approximately 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.

This year, Ramadan 2024 is supposed to begin on Monday, March 11, 2024, however, it will now start on March 12, following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. Lasting for 30 days, Ramadan will end on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr starting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, or Thursday, April 11, 2024, it depends on moon sighting.

Ramadan 2024: When Is Ramadan 2024 Starting In India?

Ramadan 2024 Dates

About the Holy month of Ramadan

According to Islamic culture, the origins of Ramadan can be traced back to the seventh century, when the Prophet Muhammad received the first verses of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, during the month of Ramadan. According to Islamic tradition, the revelation of the Quran to Muhammad began on the 27th night of Ramadan, a night that is known as Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power. Muslims believe that Laylat al-Qadr is the holiest night of the year and that praying on this night is more valuable than praying for a thousand months.

The practice of fasting during Ramadan is based on the Quranic injunction to "fast for a fixed number of days". Muslims are required to abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours throughout the month of Ramadan. The fast is broken at sunset with a meal known as iftar, which typically consists of dates, water, and a light meal. After the meal, Muslims perform the Maghrib prayer, the fourth of the five daily prayers in Islam.

Ramadan is also a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and charitable giving. Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran during the month, and many mosques offer daily prayers and study groups. In addition, Muslims are expected to give to charity during Ramadan, with many mosques and charitable organizations organising food drives and other initiatives to help those in need.

FAQs: Ramadan 2024

When does Ramadan 2024 start?

This year, Ramadan is expected to begin in the evening on Monday, March 11, 2024.

How long is Ramadan 2024?

This year, Ramadan is expected to begin in the evening on Monday, March 11, 2024, and end on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Ramadan 2024 is expected to last 30 days.

When does Ramadan 2024 end?

Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

What year will Ramadan be 2 times?

Ramadan is likely to occur twice in 2030, owing to differences between the Gregorian and the Islamic/ Hijri calendar, said Dr Sobeih Al Saadi, an astronomer. ¡°The Hijri year differs from the Gregorian year by about 11 days, and this means that every 33 years, Ramadan is repeated twice in one year,¡± he explained.

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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