Mark Your Calendars: Ramadan 2025 Begins March 1st
Ramadan 2025 in France is expected to begin on March 1, 2025, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. The Islamic calendar is based on lunar phases, causing Ramadan…
The Islamic Calendar, also known as the Hijri or Lunar Calendar, is a calendrical system used primarily in Islamic countries and by Muslims worldwide to determine the dates of religious observances and events. It is based on the lunar cycle, consisting of twelve months that are either 29 or 30 days long, totaling approximately 354 or 355 days in a year. The Islamic Calendar begins with the month of Muharram and marks the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar, the Islamic Calendar shifts approximately 10 to 12 days earlier each year in relation to the Gregorian system. Key Islamic months include Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Dhu al-Hijjah, which includes the pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca. The Islamic Calendar plays a crucial role in the organization of Islamic worship and community life.
Ramadan 2025 in France is expected to begin on March 1, 2025, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. The Islamic calendar is based on lunar phases, causing Ramadan…