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Muslims Worldwide Prepare to Celebrate 'The Holy Month of Ramadan'

Published May 7th, 2018 - 07:54 GMT

Ramadan (also known as Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan), observed by Muslims worldwide, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The word itself comes from the Arabic root “ramida” which roughly translates as “Scorching Heat”.

Fasting was made obligatory on all adult Muslims in the Second Year of Hijri (Migration from Makkah to Madinah of Muslims). 

This Year, Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, 16th May 2018 (according to Saudi Arabia) and end on Thursday, 14th June 2018. Eid ul Fitr Date will be on Friday, 15th June 2018. 

 

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A Palestinian man decorates his shop near the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. AFP/ File Photo

A Palestinian man decorates his shop near the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. AFP/ File Photo

Bahrainis have decorated the old Manama market in Bahrain's capital in order to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramdan. AFP / MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH

Bahrainis have decorated the old Manama market in Bahrain's capital in order to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramdan. AFP / MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH

Pilgrims gather outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP

Pilgrims gather outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP

Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah hanging on sale at a market in the capital Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district as people are preparing to enjoy the 'Holy Month'. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP

Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah hanging on sale at a market in the capital Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district as people are preparing to enjoy the 'Holy Month'. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP

Pilgrims light candles outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, the holiest figure for Shiite Muslims, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP

Pilgrims light candles outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, the holiest figure for Shiite Muslims, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP

A Pakistani vendor arranges rosary beads at his shop ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar. Muslims are preparing for Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, and during which they fast from dawn until dusk. AFP Photo/A Majeed

A Pakistani vendor arranges rosary beads at his shop ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar. Muslims are preparing for Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, and during which they fast from dawn until dusk. AFP Photo/A Majeed

Libyans shop for olives and pickles at a market in the centre of the capital Tripoli, as the faithful prepared for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP/MAHMUD TURKIA

Libyans shop for olives and pickles at a market in the centre of the capital Tripoli, as the faithful prepared for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP/MAHMUD TURKIA

Palestinian girls pose for a picture with a Ramadan lantern in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP

Palestinian girls pose for a picture with a Ramadan lantern in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP

The new crescent moon of Ramadan rises over the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Farooq Naeem/AFP

The new crescent moon of Ramadan rises over the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Farooq Naeem/AFP

A Palestinian man decorates his shop near the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. AFP/ File Photo
Bahrainis have decorated the old Manama market in Bahrain's capital in order to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramdan. AFP / MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH
Pilgrims gather outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah hanging on sale at a market in the capital Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district as people are preparing to enjoy the 'Holy Month'. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP
Pilgrims light candles outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, the holiest figure for Shiite Muslims, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
A Pakistani vendor arranges rosary beads at his shop ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar. Muslims are preparing for Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, and during which they fast from dawn until dusk. AFP Photo/A Majeed
Libyans shop for olives and pickles at a market in the centre of the capital Tripoli, as the faithful prepared for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP/MAHMUD TURKIA
Palestinian girls pose for a picture with a Ramadan lantern in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP
The new crescent moon of Ramadan rises over the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Farooq Naeem/AFP
A Palestinian man decorates his shop near the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. AFP/ File Photo
A Palestinian man decorates his shop near the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem, in preparation for Ramadan. AFP/ File Photo
Bahrainis have decorated the old Manama market in Bahrain's capital in order to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramdan. AFP / MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH
Bahrainis have decorated the old Manama market in Bahrain's capital in order to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramdan. AFP / MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH
Pilgrims gather outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
Pilgrims gather outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah hanging on sale at a market in the capital Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district as people are preparing to enjoy the 'Holy Month'. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP
Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah hanging on sale at a market in the capital Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district as people are preparing to enjoy the 'Holy Month'. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP
Pilgrims light candles outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, the holiest figure for Shiite Muslims, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
Pilgrims light candles outside of the Imam al-Mahdi shrine during the Shaabaniya ceremony commemorating the Imam's birth, the holiest figure for Shiite Muslims, in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, on May 2, 2018. the event comes two weeks before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Mohammed SAWAF / AFP
A Pakistani vendor arranges rosary beads at his shop ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar. Muslims are preparing for Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, and during which they fast from dawn until dusk. AFP Photo/A Majeed
A Pakistani vendor arranges rosary beads at his shop ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar. Muslims are preparing for Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, and during which they fast from dawn until dusk. AFP Photo/A Majeed
Libyans shop for olives and pickles at a market in the centre of the capital Tripoli, as the faithful prepared for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP/MAHMUD TURKIA
Libyans shop for olives and pickles at a market in the centre of the capital Tripoli, as the faithful prepared for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP/MAHMUD TURKIA
Palestinian girls pose for a picture with a Ramadan lantern in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP
Palestinian girls pose for a picture with a Ramadan lantern in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP
The new crescent moon of Ramadan rises over the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Farooq Naeem/AFP
The new crescent moon of Ramadan rises over the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Farooq Naeem/AFP

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