Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

Dubai: The crescent of the month of Ramadan could not be seen at the Tamir Observatory in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. So, Thursday will be the first day of Ramadan.

The Islamic calendar is usually either 29 or 30 days. The beginning and end of the month depend on the crescent moon, which is why Ramadan is not set on any specific days annually.

WHAT IS RAMADAN?

 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is regarded as the holiest month of the year as it was the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) on the night of Laylat Al Qadr, one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.

Ramadan is the month of piety, charity and blessings. During Ramadan, capable Muslims are required to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Such fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam.