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Why Ramadan 2023 is Trending

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As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing to observe the month-long fast. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 22nd and end on Friday, April 21st, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr beginning on Saturday, April 22nd or Sunday, April 23rd. During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast from sunrise to sunset and break the fast with a pre-dawn meal and evening meal.

The length of the fast varies from 12 to 18 hours, depending on where in the world you are. This is because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar Hijri calendar with months that are 29 or 30 days long. Cities with the longest fasting hours include Nuuk, Greenland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Glasgow, Scotland. Cities with the shortest fasting hours include Singapore, Nairobi, Kenya; Luanda, Angola; Jakarta, Indonesia; Brasilia, Brazil; and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Ramadan is a time for reflection, contemplation, and celebration. During the month, Muslims are encouraged to focus on their faith, practice self-discipline, and be generous to those in need. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims should make Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable contribution traditionally of a staple food item, to help those less fortunate enjoy the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

Muslim Aid is a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people in need around the world. This Ramadan, they are encouraging people to donate to their Ramadan Appeal, which will help provide food, water, and medical aid to those in need.

Ramadan is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate their faith. Various Muslim-majority nations have a personalised greeting in their native languages, such as “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem”, wishing the recipient a blessed and generous month.

This year, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate their faith, while also helping those in need. With the help of organisations like Muslim Aid, Muslims around the world can make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.