The dates of Ramadan are already known, but they will have to be confirmed during the night of doubt which takes place on February 27.
Ramadan is fast approaching. The dates for the year 2025 have indeed been revealed. They are based on astronomical calculations, but must still be confirmed shortly before the start of the Holy month, like every year, during the night of doubt.
What are the dates of Ramadan in 2025?
This year, the start of the fast should take place on Friday February 28, 2025. The end of Ramadan should take place on Saturday March 29, 2025. As for the feast of breaking the fast called Eid al-Fitr, it should take place on Sunday 30 March 2025.
What is the origin of Ramadan?
Ramadan is one of the most important Muslim holidays in the religion. To find the origin of Ramadanwe must go back to the year 610. When the angel Gabriel appeared to the prophet Mohammed to reveal the Koran to him. This revelation – Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Destiny – 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 “extreme heat”.
What are the prohibitions during Ramadan?
Throughout the month of Ramadan, the faithful must respect certain prohibitednotably the fasting from food and drink during the day. Practitioners must also abstain from having sex during the day, smoking, using obscene language or wearing makeupfrom sunrise to sunset. It is important to note that inadvertent eating does not imply atonement or make-up fasting. Conversely, a deliberate transgression of the rules recommended by Ramadan cancels the fast.
During Ramadan, in the evening, during Ftour or Iftar, it is possible to break the fast, to regain strength before the following day. Dates, Chorba, Harira, semolina, wheat, oriental pastries... THE Ramadan meal is particularly festive and brings the whole family together around traditional dishes.
L’Eid al-Fitrwhich marks the end of Ramadan, is called “Small party“, as opposed to the Great Feast of Eid el-Kébir (or Eid-Al Adha, day of 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 each other gifts or different foods, traditionally pastries. It is also the time to fulfill the religious obligation of Zakat El Fitr.
