The official date of the start of Ramadan was revealed this Friday, February 28, during the night of doubt at the Grande Mosque de Paris. The Muslim faithful are preparing to start this sacred month.
Each year, the announcement of the Ramadan start date is a key moment for millions of Muslims around the world. In France, it was during the night of doubt, organized by the Great Mosque of Paris, that this long -awaited information is revealed. This Friday, February 28, official confirmation was given, marking the imminent launch of this sacred month. A period of fasting, prayer and sharing, Ramadan is a fundamental pillar of Islam, punctuated by specific rules and deeply rooted traditions.
What are the official Ramadan dates in 2025?
The various Muslim federations of France gathered at the Great Mosque in Paris this Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6 p.m., to observe the lunar crescent and announce the official start of fasting. According to astronomical calculations, “”The blessed month of Ramadan 1446 will start in France on Saturday March 1, 2025“, Confirmed the religious bodies during a live on the social networks of the Great Mosque of Paris. A date which had been previously given by the Muslim Theological Council of France and by the French Council of Muslim worship (CFCM).
THE Al-Fitr Day Who celebrates the fasting party of the fast and therefore the end of the month of Ramadan, should take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The second night of doubt must still confirm it. It will take place as for the first at the Great Mosque in Paris.
What is the origin of Ramadan?
Ramadan is one of the most important Muslim festivals in religion. To seek the origin of Ramadanyou have to go back to the year 610. When the angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet Muhammad in order to reveal the Koran to him. This revelation – Laylat al-Qadr or even night of fate – would have occurred during Ramadan. It is to commemorate this event that Muslims practice fasting for a month. Formed by the Arabic root “ar-ramad”, Ramadan means “overwhelming heat”.
What are the prohibitions during Ramadan?
Throughout the month of Ramadan, the faithful must respect some prohibitedespecially the Food and drinks during the day. Practitioners must also refrain from having sex during the day, smoking, making obscene comments or make -upfrom rising to sunset. It is important to note that eating inadvertently implies neither atonement nor catch -up fasting. Conversely, a deliberate transgression of the rules recommended by Ramadan cancels the fast.
During Ramadan, in the evening, during the Ftour or Iftar, it is possible to break the fast, to regain strength before the next day. Dates, chorba, harira, semolina, wheat, oriental pastries.. THE Ramadan meal is particularly festive and gathered the whole family around traditional dishes.
L’Eid El-Fitrwhich marks the end of Ramadan, is called “Festival“, as opposed to the great festival of Eid El-Kébir (or Eid-Al Adha, day of the sacrifice). This year, it should take place on Sunday March 30, 2025. After a prayer at the mosque, Muslims, on the occasion of a hearty lunch, can offer themselves gifts or different dishes, traditionally pastries. El Fitr, the amount of which is set this year at 9 euros this year per person.
