When is Ramadan 2023? The sighting of the crescent moon will happen this week and we’ll find out exactly when the holy month begins.
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.
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Ramadan 2023 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.
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This year, Ramadan 2023 was supposed to begin on March 22 however, it will now start on March 23, following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. Lasting for 30 days, Ramadan will end on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr starting on Sunday, April 23, 2023, or Monday, April 24, 2023.
Ramadan 2023 Dates
| When does Ramadan start? | Thursday, March 23, 2023 |
|---|---|
| How long is Ramadan 2023? | 30 days (From March 23 to April 22) |
| When does Ramadan end? | Saturday, April 22, 2023 |
| When Is Laylat al-Qadr? | On or around Tuesday, April 18, 2023 |
| When Does Eid al-Fitr Start? | Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
Ramadan 2023 Date & Timings for Iftaar and Sehri:
| DATE | SEHRI TIME | IFTAR TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2023 | 05:03 AM | 6:35 PM |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 05:01 AM | 6:35 PM |
| 25 Mar 2023 | 05:00 AM | 6:36 PM |
| 26 Mar 2023 | 04:59 AM | 6:37 PM |
| 27 Mar 2023 | 04:58 AM | 6:37 PM |
| 28 Mar 2023 | 04:56 AM | 6:38 PM |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 04:55 AM | 6:38 PM |
| 30 Mar 2023 | 04:54 AM | 6:39 PM |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 04:53 AM | 6:39 PM |
| 01 Apr 2023 | 04:51 AM | 6:40 PM |
| 02
Apr 2023 |
04:50 AM | 6:40 PM |
| 03 Apr 2023 | 04:49 AM | 6:41 PM |
| 04 Apr 2023 | 04:48 AM | 6:42 PM |
| 05 Apr 2023 | 04:46 AM | 6:42 PM |
| 06 Apr 2023 | 04:45 AM | 6:43 PM |
| 07 Apr 2023 | 04:44 AM | 6:43 PM |
| 08 Apr 2023 | 04:42 AM | 6:44 PM |
| 09 Apr 2023 | 04:41 AM | 6:44 PM |
| 10 Apr 2023 | 04:40 AM | 6:45 PM |
| 11 Apr 2023 | 04:39 AM | 6:45 PM |
| 12 Apr 2023 | 04:37 AM | 6:46 PM |
| 13 Apr 2023 | 04:36 AM | 6:47 PM |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 04:35 AM | 6:47 PM |
| 15 Apr 2023 | 04:34 AM | 6:48 PM |
| 16 Apr 2023 | 04:32 AM | 6:48 PM |
| 17 Apr 2023 | 04:31 AM | 6:49 PM |
| 18 Apr 2023 | 04:30 AM | 6:49 PM |
| 19 Apr 2023 | 04:29 AM | 6:50 PM |
| 20 Apr 2023 | 04:28 AM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 04:26 AM | 6:51 PM |
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.
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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.
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Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.