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Want to learn more about the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan? Here are a few external resources* to get you started:

Ramadan 2024/1445

Ramadan 2024, corresponding to the year 1445 in the Hijri calendar, is set to begin on or around Monday, 11 March 2024. Pending the sighting of the moon, the month lasts 29 or 30 days with Eid ul-Fitr set to fall on or around 10 April 2024

Why do Muslims across the globe begin and end Ramadan on different days?

Many Muslims believe that the new moon – marking the start of the Holy month – requires being seen by the ‘naked eye’. In this video Dr Yasir Qadhi, an American theologian and public speaker, explains the differences and rulings surrounding the starting the month in the Muslim Hijri calendar

Ramadan 101

A general guide to the fasting month – an adaptation of the article, A Ramadan guide for non-Muslims, written by Asma Uddin and Shazia Kamal

Physical communities

We’ve added a bunch of social media links to various Muslim communities worldwide that regularly post updates and information on events during the month of Ramadan – and outside of it – to help you stay in the loop. If you have any go-to pages from your community, please send them our way!

The Qur’an

Click here for a structured and easy-to-navigate website containing the entire Qur’an alongside translations in several languages

Virtual

  • Ramadan Preparation Seminar with Shaykh Yahya Rhodus by Al-Maqasid – a non-profit organization that strives to foster hospitable environments that facilitate and enhance educational opportunities
  • Dr. Omar Suleiman and friends at Yaqeen Institute – a nonprofit on a mission to pioneer Islamic research in creative, cutting-edge formats tailored to meet people where they are
  • The Ramadan Series eBooks from Life With Allah – a Tarbiyah initiative that aims to connect the creation to The Creator

Ramadan and eating disorders

From the Centre for Muslim Wellbeing and Eating Disorders Victoria, this Instagram post explores the impact Ramadan may have on Muslims living with an eating disorder, the principles of ED recovery, and some tips on approaching this time in a way that is right for you

*The views and opinions expressed in these external resources are those of the writers and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the team at Iftar Tables