Ramadan 2025: Dates, Timetable, History, Tarawih Prayer & Fasting Guide by Feedbion

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community observed by Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, and conclude on Sunday, March 30, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

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What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, commemorating the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, increase prayers, and perform acts of charity.

Starting Date of Ramadan 2025 Timetable

The exact dates and times for Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (meal to break the fast) vary by location due to differences in daylight hours. Below is a general timetable for major cities:

City	Country	Expected Start Date	Expected End Date	Suhoor Ends (Approx.)	Iftar Time (Approx.)
New Delhi	India	March 1, 2025	March 30, 2025	5:10 AM	6:30 PM
Washington D.C.	USA	February 28, 2025	March 30, 2025	5:00 AM	6:00 PM
Dubai	UAE	March 1, 2025	March 30, 2025	4:50 AM	6:20 PM
Singapore	Singapore	March 1, 2025	March 30, 2025	5:40 AM	7:00 PM
London	UK	March 1, 2025	March 30, 2025	4:30 AM	5:50 PM

Note: These times are approximate and may vary based on local moon sightings and geographical differences.

Ramadan 2025 Timetable: India

Day	Hijri Date	Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha	Imsak
Saturday	Ramadan 1, 1446	March 1, 2025	05:19	06:34	12:25	15:45	18:16	19:26	05:09
Sunday	Ramadan 2, 1446	March 2, 2025	05:18	06:33	12:25	15:45	18:16	19:27	05:08
Monday	Ramadan 3, 1446	March 3, 2025	05:18	06:32	12:24	15:45	18:17	19:27	05:08
Tuesday	Ramadan 4, 1446	March 4, 2025	05:17	06:31	12:24	15:45	18:17	19:28	05:07
Wednesday	Ramadan 5, 1446	March 5, 2025	05:16	06:31	12:24	15:45	18:18	19:28	05:06
Thursday	Ramadan 6, 1446	March 6, 2025	05:15	06:30	12:24	15:45	18:18	19:28	05:05
Friday	Ramadan 7, 1446	March 7, 2025	05:14	06:29	12:24	15:45	18:19	19:29	05:04
Saturday	Ramadan 8, 1446	March 8, 2025	05:13	06:28	12:23	15:45	18:19	19:29	05:03
Sunday	Ramadan 9, 1446	March 9, 2025	05:13	06:27	12:23	15:45	18:19	19:30	05:03
Monday	Ramadan 10, 1446	March 10, 2025	05:12	06:26	12:23	15:45	18:20	19:30	05:02
Tuesday	Ramadan 11, 1446	March 11, 2025	05:11	06:25	12:23	15:45	18:20	19:30	05:01
Wednesday	Ramadan 12, 1446	March 12, 2025	05:10	06:24	12:22	15:45	18:21	19:31	05:00
Thursday	Ramadan 13, 1446	March 13, 2025	05:09	06:23	12:22	15:45	18:21	19:31	04:59
Friday	Ramadan 14, 1446	March 14, 2025	05:08	06:22	12:22	15:45	18:21	19:32	04:58
Saturday	Ramadan 15, 1446	March 15, 2025	05:07	06:21	12:21	15:45	18:22	19:32	04:57
Sunday	Ramadan 16, 1446	March 16, 2025	05:06	06:20	12:21	15:45	18:22	19:32	04:56
Monday	Ramadan 17, 1446	March 17, 2025	05:05	06:20	12:21	15:45	18:23	19:33	04:55
Tuesday	Ramadan 18, 1446	March 18, 2025	05:04	06:19	12:21	15:45	18:23	19:33	04:54
Wednesday	Ramadan 19, 1446	March 19, 2025	05:03	06:18	12:20	15:44	18:23	19:34	04:53
Thursday	Ramadan 20, 1446	March 20, 2025	05:02	06:17	12:20	15:44	18:24	19:34	04:52
Friday	Ramadan 21, 1446	March 21, 2025	05:01	06:16	12:20	15:44	18:24	19:34	04:51
Saturday	Ramadan 22, 1446	March 22, 2025	05:00	06:15	12:19	15:44	18:24	19:35	04:50
Sunday	Ramadan 23, 1446	March 23, 2025	04:59	06:14	12:19	15:44	18:25	19:35	04:49
Monday	Ramadan 24, 1446	March 24, 2025	04:58	06:13	12:19	15:44	18:25	19:36	04:48
Tuesday	Ramadan 25, 1446	March 25, 2025	04:57	06:12	12:18	15:43	18:25	19:36	04:47
Wednesday	Ramadan 26, 1446	March 26, 2025	04:56	06:11	12:18	15:43	18:26	19:36	04:46
Thursday	Ramadan 27, 1446	March 27, 2025	04:55	06:10	12:18	15:43	18:26	19:37	04:45
Friday	Ramadan 28, 1446	March 28, 2025	04:54	06:09	12:18	15:43	18:26	19:37	04:44
Saturday	Ramadan 29, 1446	March 29, 2025	04:53	06:08	12:17	15:43	18:27	19:38	04:43

Ramadan 2025 Timetable: United States

Day	Hijri Date	Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha	Imsak
Saturday	Ramadan 1, 1446	March 1, 2025	05:31	07:01	12:40	15:49	18:21	19:45	05:21
Sunday	Ramadan 2, 1446	March 2, 2025	05:30	06:59	12:40	15:50	18:22	19:46	05:20
Monday	Ramadan 3, 1446	March 3, 2025	05:28	06:58	12:40	15:51	18:23	19:47	05:18
Tuesday	Ramadan 4, 1446	March 4, 2025	05:27	06:56	12:40	15:51	18:24	19:48	05:17
Wednesday	Ramadan 5, 1446	March 5, 2025	05:25	06:55	12:39	15:52	18:25	19:49	05:15
Thursday	Ramadan 6, 1446	March 6, 2025	05:24	06:53	12:39	15:53	18:26	19:50	05:14
Friday	Ramadan 7, 1446	March 7, 2025	05:22	06:51	12:39	15:53	18:27	19:51	05:12
Saturday	Ramadan 8, 1446	March 8, 2025	05:20	06:50	12:39	15:54	18:28	19:52	05:10
Sunday	Ramadan 9, 1446	March 9, 2025	06:19	07:48	13:38	16:55	19:29	20:53	06:09
Monday	Ramadan 10, 1446	March 10, 2025	06:17	07:47	13:38	16:55	19:30	20:54	06:07
Tuesday	Ramadan 11, 1446	March 11, 2025	06:16	07:45	13:38	16:56	19:31	20:56	06:06
Wednesday	Ramadan 12, 1446	March 12, 2025	06:14	07:44	13:38	16:56	19:32	20:57	06:04
Thursday	Ramadan 13, 1446	March 13, 2025	06:12	07:42	13:37	16:57	19:33	20:58	06:02
Friday	Ramadan 14, 1446	March 14, 2025	06:11	07:40	13:37	16:57	19:34	20:59	06:01
Saturday	Ramadan 15, 1446	March 15, 2025	06:09	07:39	13:37	16:58	19:35	21:00	05:59
Sunday	Ramadan 16, 1446	March 16, 2025	06:07	07:37	13:36	16:59	19:36	21:01	05:57
Monday	Ramadan 17, 1446	March 17, 2025	06:06	07:36	13:36	16:59	19:37	21:02	05:56
Tuesday	Ramadan 18, 1446	March 18, 2025	06:04	07:34	13:36	17:00	19:38	21:03	05:54
Wednesday	Ramadan 19, 1446	March 19, 2025	06:02	07:32	13:36	17:00	19:39	21:04	05:52
Thursday	Ramadan 20, 1446	March 20, 2025	06:00	07:31	13:35	17:01	19:40	21:06	05:50
Friday	Ramadan 21, 1446	March 21, 2025	05:59	07:29	13:35	17:01	19:41	21:07	05:49
Saturday	Ramadan 22, 1446	March 22, 2025	05:57	07:28	13:35	17:02	19:42	21:08	05:47
Sunday	Ramadan 23, 1446	March 23, 2025	05:55	07:26	13:34	17:02	19:43	21:09	05:45
Monday	Ramadan 24, 1446	March 24, 2025	05:53	07:24	13:34	17:02	19:44	21:10	05:43
Tuesday	Ramadan 25, 1446	March 25, 2025	05:52	07:23	13:34	17:03	19:45	21:11	05:42
Wednesday	Ramadan 26, 1446	March 26, 2025	05:50	07:21	13:34	17:03	19:46	21:12	05:40
Thursday	Ramadan 27, 1446	March 27, 2025	05:48	07:20	13:33	17:04	19:47	21:14	05:38
Friday	Ramadan 28, 1446	March 28, 2025	05:46	07:18	13:33	17:04	19:48	21:15	05:36
Saturday	Ramadan 29, 1446	March 29, 2025	05:45	07:16	13:33	17:05	19:49	21:16	05:35

Ramadan 2025 Timetable: UAE

Day	Hijri Date	Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha	Imsak
Saturday	Ramadan 1, 1446	March 1, 2025	05:28	06:43	12:33	15:53	18:24	19:35	05:18
Sunday	Ramadan 2, 1446	March 2, 2025	05:27	06:42	12:33	15:53	18:25	19:35	05:17
Monday	Ramadan 3, 1446	March 3, 2025	05:26	06:41	12:33	15:54	18:25	19:36	05:16
Tuesday	Ramadan 4, 1446	March 4, 2025	05:25	06:41	12:33	15:54	18:26	19:36	05:15
Wednesday	Ramadan 5, 1446	March 5, 2025	05:25	06:40	12:33	15:54	18:26	19:37	05:15
Thursday	Ramadan 6, 1446	March 6, 2025	05:24	06:39	12:32	15:54	18:26	19:37	05:14
Friday	Ramadan 7, 1446	March 7, 2025	05:23	06:38	12:32	15:54	18:27	19:38	05:13
Saturday	Ramadan 8, 1446	March 8, 2025	05:22	06:37	12:32	15:54	18:27	19:38	05:12
Sunday	Ramadan 9, 1446	March 9, 2025	05:21	06:36	12:32	15:54	18:28	19:38	05:11
Monday	Ramadan 10, 1446	March 10, 2025	05:20	06:35	12:31	15:54	18:28	19:39	05:10
Tuesday	Ramadan 11, 1446	March 11, 2025	05:19	06:34	12:31	15:54	18:29	19:39	05:09
Wednesday	Ramadan 12, 1446	March 12, 2025	05:18	06:33	12:31	15:54	18:29	19:40	05:08
Thursday	Ramadan 13, 1446	March 13, 2025	05:17	06:32	12:31	15:54	18:29	19:40	05:07
Friday	Ramadan 14, 1446	March 14, 2025	05:16	06:31	12:30	15:54	18:30	19:41	05:06
Saturday	Ramadan 15, 1446	March 15, 2025	05:15	06:30	12:30	15:54	18:30	19:41	05:05
Sunday	Ramadan 16, 1446	March 16, 2025	05:14	06:29	12:30	15:54	18:31	19:41	05:04
Monday	Ramadan 17, 1446	March 17, 2025	05:13	06:28	12:30	15:54	18:31	19:42	05:03
Tuesday	Ramadan 18, 1446	March 18, 2025	05:12	06:27	12:29	15:54	18:32	19:42	05:02
Wednesday	Ramadan 19, 1446	March 19, 2025	05:11	06:26	12:29	15:54	18:32	19:43	05:01
Thursday	Ramadan 20, 1446	March 20, 2025	05:10	06:25	12:29	15:53	18:32	19:43	05:00
Friday	Ramadan 21, 1446	March 21, 2025	05:09	06:24	12:28	15:53	18:33	19:44	04:59
Saturday	Ramadan 22, 1446	March 22, 2025	05:08	06:23	12:28	15:53	18:33	19:44	04:58
Sunday	Ramadan 23, 1446	March 23, 2025	05:07	06:22	12:28	15:53	18:34	19:45	04:57
Monday	Ramadan 24, 1446	March 24, 2025	05:06	06:21	12:27	15:53	18:34	19:45	04:56
Tuesday	Ramadan 25, 1446	March 25, 2025	05:05	06:20	12:27	15:53	18:34	19:45	04:55
Wednesday	Ramadan 26, 1446	March 26, 2025	05:04	06:19	12:27	15:53	18:35	19:46	04:54
Thursday	Ramadan 27, 1446	March 27, 2025	05:03	06:18	12:27	15:52	18:35	19:46	04:53
Friday	Ramadan 28, 1446	March 28, 2025	05:02	06:17	12:26	15:52	18:35	19:47	04:52
Saturday	Ramadan 29, 1446	March 29, 2025	05:01	06:16	12:26	15:52	18:36	19:47	04:51

Ramadan 2025 Timetable: Singapore

Day	Hijri Date	Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha	Imsak
Saturday	Ramadan 1, 1446	March 1, 2025	06:05	07:15	13:17	16:30	19:20	20:25	05:55
Sunday	Ramadan 2, 1446	March 2, 2025	06:05	07:14	13:17	16:29	19:20	20:25	05:55
Monday	Ramadan 3, 1446	March 3, 2025	06:05	07:14	13:17	16:29	19:19	20:24	05:55
Tuesday	Ramadan 4, 1446	March 4, 2025	06:05	07:14	13:16	16:28	19:19	20:24	05:55
Wednesday	Ramadan 5, 1446	March 5, 2025	06:05	07:14	13:16	16:27	19:19	20:24	05:55
Thursday	Ramadan 6, 1446	March 6, 2025	06:04	07:13	13:16	16:26	19:19	20:24	05:54
Friday	Ramadan 7, 1446	March 7, 2025	06:04	07:13	13:16	16:26	19:19	20:24	05:54
Saturday	Ramadan 8, 1446	March 8, 2025	06:04	07:13	13:16	16:25	19:18	20:23	05:54
Sunday	Ramadan 9, 1446	March 9, 2025	06:04	07:12	13:15	16:24	19:18	20:23	05:54
Monday	Ramadan 10, 1446	March 10, 2025	06:03	07:12	13:15	16:23	19:18	20:23	05:53
Tuesday	Ramadan 11, 1446	March 11, 2025	06:03	07:12	13:15	16:22	19:18	20:23	05:53
Wednesday	Ramadan 12, 1446	March 12, 2025	06:03	07:12	13:15	16:21	19:18	20:22	05:53
Thursday	Ramadan 13, 1446	March 13, 2025	06:03	07:11	13:14	16:21	19:17	20:22	05:53
Friday	Ramadan 14, 1446	March 14, 2025	06:02	07:11	13:14	16:20	19:17	20:22	05:52
Saturday	Ramadan 15, 1446	March 15, 2025	06:02	07:11	13:14	16:19	19:17	20:22	05:52
Sunday	Ramadan 16, 1446	March 16, 2025	06:02	07:10	13:13	16:18	19:17	20:21	05:52
Monday	Ramadan 17, 1446	March 17, 2025	06:01	07:10	13:13	16:17	19:16	20:21	05:51
Tuesday	Ramadan 18, 1446	March 18, 2025	06:01	07:10	13:13	16:16	19:16	20:21	05:51
Wednesday	Ramadan 19, 1446	March 19, 2025	06:01	07:09	13:13	16:15	19:16	20:20	05:51
Thursday	Ramadan 20, 1446	March 20, 2025	06:00	07:09	13:12	16:14	19:16	20:20	05:50
Friday	Ramadan 21, 1446	March 21, 2025	06:00	07:09	13:12	16:13	19:15	20:20	05:50
Saturday	Ramadan 22, 1446	March 22, 2025	06:00	07:08	13:12	16:12	19:15	20:20	05:50
Sunday	Ramadan 23, 1446	March 23, 2025	05:59	07:08	13:11	16:12	19:15	20:19	05:49
Monday	Ramadan 24, 1446	March 24, 2025	05:59	07:08	13:11	16:13	19:14	20:19	05:49
Tuesday	Ramadan 25, 1446	March 25, 2025	05:59	07:07	13:11	16:13	19:14	20:19	05:49
Wednesday	Ramadan 26, 1446	March 26, 2025	05:58	07:07	13:10	16:14	19:14	20:19	05:48
Thursday	Ramadan 27, 1446	March 27, 2025	05:58	07:07	13:10	16:14	19:14	20:18	05:48
Friday	Ramadan 28, 1446	March 28, 2025	05:58	07:06	13:10	16:14	19:13	20:18	05:48
Saturday	Ramadan 29, 1446	March 29, 2025	05:57	07:06	13:10	16:15	19:13	20:18	05:47

Ramadan 2025 Timetable: UK

Day	Hijri Date	Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha	Imsak
Saturday	Ramadan 1, 1446	March 1, 2025	04:59	06:53	12:19	15:05	17:46	19:33	04:49
Sunday	Ramadan 2, 1446	March 2, 2025	04:57	06:50	12:18	15:07	17:47	19:35	04:47
Monday	Ramadan 3, 1446	March 3, 2025	04:54	06:48	12:18	15:08	17:49	19:37	04:44
Tuesday	Ramadan 4, 1446	March 4, 2025	04:52	06:46	12:18	15:09	17:51	19:38	04:42
Wednesday	Ramadan 5, 1446	March 5, 2025	04:50	06:44	12:18	15:11	17:53	19:40	04:40
Thursday	Ramadan 6, 1446	March 6, 2025	04:47	06:41	12:18	15:12	17:55	19:42	04:37
Friday	Ramadan 7, 1446	March 7, 2025	04:45	06:39	12:17	15:13	17:57	19:44	04:35
Saturday	Ramadan 8, 1446	March 8, 2025	04:42	06:37	12:17	15:15	17:58	19:46	04:32
Sunday	Ramadan 9, 1446	March 9, 2025	04:40	06:34	12:17	15:16	18:00	19:48	04:30
Monday	Ramadan 10, 1446	March 10, 2025	04:38	06:32	12:17	15:17	18:02	19:50	04:28
Tuesday	Ramadan 11, 1446	March 11, 2025	04:35	06:30	12:16	15:18	18:04	19:52	04:25
Wednesday	Ramadan 12, 1446	March 12, 2025	04:33	06:27	12:16	15:19	18:06	19:54	04:23
Thursday	Ramadan 13, 1446	March 13, 2025	04:30	06:25	12:16	15:21	18:07	19:56	04:20
Friday	Ramadan 14, 1446	March 14, 2025	04:27	06:23	12:15	15:22	18:09	19:58	04:17
Saturday	Ramadan 15, 1446	March 15, 2025	04:25	06:20	12:15	15:23	18:11	20:00	04:15
Sunday	Ramadan 16, 1446	March 16, 2025	04:22	06:18	12:15	15:24	18:13	20:02	04:12
Monday	Ramadan 17, 1446	March 17, 2025	04:20	06:16	12:15	15:25	18:15	20:04	04:10
Tuesday	Ramadan 18, 1446	March 18, 2025	04:17	06:13	12:14	15:26	18:16	20:06	04:07
Wednesday	Ramadan 19, 1446	March 19, 2025	04:14	06:11	12:14	15:28	18:18	20:08	04:04
Thursday	Ramadan 20, 1446	March 20, 2025	04:12	06:09	12:14	15:29	18:20	20:10	04:02
Friday	Ramadan 21, 1446	March 21, 2025	04:09	06:06	12:13	15:30	18:22	20:12	03:59
Saturday	Ramadan 22, 1446	March 22, 2025	04:06	06:04	12:13	15:31	18:23	20:14	03:56
Sunday	Ramadan 23, 1446	March 23, 2025	04:03	06:01	12:13	15:32	18:25	20:16	03:53
Monday	Ramadan 24, 1446	March 24, 2025	04:01	05:59	12:13	15:33	18:27	20:18	03:51
Tuesday	Ramadan 25, 1446	March 25, 2025	03:58	05:57	12:12	15:34	18:29	20:20	03:48
Wednesday	Ramadan 26, 1446	March 26, 2025	03:55	05:54	12:12	15:35	18:31	20:23	03:45
Thursday	Ramadan 27, 1446	March 27, 2025	03:52	05:52	12:12	15:36	18:32	20:25	03:42
Friday	Ramadan 28, 1446	March 28, 2025	03:49	05:50	12:11	15:37	18:34	20:27	03:39
Saturday	Ramadan 29, 1446	March 29, 2025	03:46	05:47	12:11	15:38	18:36	20:29	03:36

 

Significance of Ramadan

Ramadan commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. During this month, Muslims engage in:

• Fasting (Sawm): Abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset.

• Prayer and Reflection: Performing additional prayers, especially the Tarawih (night prayers), and reflecting on one's actions.

• Charity (Zakat): Giving to those in need, emphasizing community and compassion.

Dos and Don'ts During Ramadan

Dos:

• Observe Fasting: Participate in daily fasts from dawn to sunset.

• Engage in Prayer: Perform the five daily prayers and attend Tarawih prayers.

• Read the Quran: Dedicate time to recite and understand the Quran.

• Give Charity: Support the less fortunate through donations and acts of kindness.

Don'ts:

• Avoid Negative Behavior: Refrain from gossip, lying, and arguments.

• No Eating or Drinking: Abstain from consuming food or beverages during daylight hours.

Steer Clear of Immoral Acts: Avoid activities that are considered sinful or distracting from spiritual growth. Such as dancing to music or uplifting tunes.

Understanding Tarawih Prayer

Tarawih are special nightly prayers performed during Ramadan. They are an opportunity for Muslims to recite and listen to the Quran in congregation.

How to Perform Tarawih:

1. Intention (Niyyah): Make a sincere intention to perform Tarawih prayers.

1. Units of Prayer (Rak'ahs): Typically performed in sets of two rak'ahs, with a varying total number depending on tradition.

1. Recitation: Recite verses from the Quran during each unit.

1. Completion: Conclude with the Witr prayer, an odd-numbered prayer performed after Tarawih.

Tarawih Prayer (Night Prayers in Ramadan)

Tarawih is a special voluntary prayer performed after Isha during Ramadan. It is prayed in sets of two rak'ahs each.

Niyat (Intention) for Tarawih in Arabic

نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أُصَلِّيَ صَلَاةَ التَّرَاوِيحِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ خَالِصَةً لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى

Transliteration:
Nawaitu an usalliya salāt al-Tarāwīḥ rak‘atayn khalisatan lillahi ta‘ālā.

Translation:
"I intend to pray two rak'ahs of Tarawih for the sake of Allah."

Tarawih Namaz is a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah) Prayer

• Not Fardh (Obligatory) – Missing it does not make a person sinful like missing an obligatory prayer (e.g., Fajr, Dhuhr).

• Not Wajib (Compulsory) – Unlike Witr prayer, which is considered Wajib according to Hanafi scholars, Tarawih is not mandatory.

• Sunnah Mu’akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah) – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regularly performed Tarawih, and the Sahabah (companions) continued it as an established practice.

Evidence from Hadith:

📖 Narrated by Aisha (RA):
“The Prophet (PBUH) led us in prayer one night in Ramadan, then on the second night, and then the third night. When the people gathered on the fourth night, he did not come out and said: ‘I feared that it would become obligatory upon you.’” (Sahih Bukhari 1129, Sahih Muslim 761)

📖 Caliph Umar (RA) Established Congregational Tarawih:
“Umar (RA) gathered the people behind Ubayy ibn Ka‘b (RA) in congregation and said: ‘This is a good innovation.’” (Sahih Bukhari 2010)

🔹 Ruling Summary:
✔️ Highly recommended
✔️ Following it brings great reward
✔️ Missing it without reason is disliked but not sinful

8 Rak'ahs vs. 20 Rak'ahs Tarawih – What Does Hadith Say?

There is a scholarly debate on whether Tarawih should be 8 or 20 rak'ahs:

·        8 Rak'ahs Evidence:

• Some scholars believe the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed 8 rak'ahs of night prayer (Tahajjud), based on Hadith:
"The Prophet (PBUH) never prayed more than 11 rak'ahs (8 + 3 Witr) in Ramadan or otherwise." (Sahih Bukhari 1147)

·        20 Rak'ahs Evidence:

• The practice of praying 20 rak'ahs was established by Caliph Umar (RA) and continued by scholars in most Islamic countries.
“During the time of Umar (RA), people used to pray 20 rak'ahs of Tarawih in congregation.” (Sunan al-Kubra, Baihaqi)

Most mosques today pray 20 rak'ahs, while some choose 8 rak'ahs. Both are valid.

History of Ramadan According to Hadith

Ramadan was first prescribed in the second year after the Hijrah (624 CE).

·        Revelation of Fasting

“Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain Taqwa.” (Quran 2:183)

·        Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

“Whoever stands (in prayer) during Laylat al-Qadr with faith, expecting reward, his past sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih Bukhari 2014)

·        Importance of Charity and Fasting

“When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” (Sahih Bukhari 1899)

Dua for Suhoor and Iftar

Dua before Suhoor (Sehri):
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أَصُومَ غَدًا لَكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِي

Transliteration:
Allahumma inni nawaytu an asooma ghadan laka faghfir li ma taqaddama min dhanbi.

Dua for Iftar:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration:
Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizq-ika-aftartu.

FAQs About Ramadan 2025

1. When does Ramadan 2025 start?

Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of February 28, 2025.

2. How long is Ramadan?

Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar.

3. What happens if someone is unable to fast?

People who are sick, elderly, pregnant, menstruating, or traveling can skip fasting and make up for it later or pay Fidya (charity).

4. When is Eid al-Fitr 2025?

Eid al-Fitr 2025 is expected to be on March 31, 2025.

5. Is it mandatory to pray Tarawih?

No, Tarawih is a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (strongly recommended but not obligatory).

6. Can you brush your teeth while fasting?

Yes, brushing teeth is allowed as long as no water or toothpaste is swallowed.

7. What breaks the fast?

Eating, drinking, intentionally vomiting, or menstruation breaks the fast.

8. Can you listen to music in Ramadan?

Many scholars discourage music during Ramadan, urging believers to focus on Quran and Dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

9. Is fasting invalid if you forget and eat?

No, if someone forgets and eats by mistake, the fast remains valid. (Sahih Muslim 1155)

10. Can you sleep after Suhoor?

Yes, but it’s recommended to pray Fajr before sleeping.

Conclusion

Ramadan is a month of worship, fasting, and self-reflection. It strengthens faith and fosters patience, gratitude, and community spirit. Whether you pray 8 or 20 rak'ahs of Tarawih, the goal is to gain closeness to Allah and seek forgiveness.

May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and good deeds. Ramadan Mubarak!