What Are Ramadan Dates for 2024? Predicted Start Revealed
We’ll soon know when we can expect the Holy Month to commence next year…
What are Ramadan dates for 2024? With an expected start date in March 2024, we’re only six months away from the holy month
Ramadan is a special time of year many people throughout the region look forward to, a time for reflection and connecting with family and friends. But what are the predicted Ramadan dates for 2024? Soon to be announced Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know about when the holy month could potentially start next year, in 2024.
What Are Ramadan Dates for 2024? Predicted Start Revealed
According to the Instagram page @UAE_barq_en ,Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, announced on Tuesday “The new crescent for the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal will be born on Friday, September 15 at 5.40 am “UAE time,” and at sunset on the same day, the crescent’s age will be 12:43 hours. The crescent will be located above the wester horizon at an altitude of 4 degrees and shall set approximately 21 minutes after sunset, therefore Saturday, September 16, will mark the first day of Rabi’ al-Awwal according to astronomical calculations, which means that we are 6 months away from Ramadan.”
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
The fast of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the religious obligations that all Muslims are required to follow. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking from dawn to sunset. They also try to avoid negative thoughts and behaviors.
The fast is meant to cleanse the soul and bring Muslims closer to God. It is also a time for Muslims to focus on their faith and to strengthen their relationship with their faith. Ramadan is also a time for Muslims to come together as a community and to help those in need.
The end of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a feast that marks the breaking of the fast. Eid al-Fitr is a time for Muslims to rejoice and to thank God for the blessings of the month.
Here are some of the things that Muslims do during Ramadan
- Fast from dawn to sunset.
- Pray more often, especially the Tarawih prayers, which are special night prayers that are only offered during Ramadan
- Read the Quran
- Give charity to those in need
- Spend time with family and friends
- Reflect on their lives and relationships with their faith
The Best Iftars and Travel Destinations for Ramadan 2024 and Eid al-Fitr 2024
The Best Iftars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
With Ramadan being six months away Bazaar Arabia has already compiled lists of the best iftars of 2023 for Dubai and Abu Dhabi to keep on hand for 2024; while restaurants and hotels have yet to reveal their offerings for the next upcoming holy month, they’re both worth bookmarking for future reference (with Bulgari’s Majlis being one of our favourites.)
Relaxing Escapes during Eid Al-Fitr
Eid Al-Fitr will fall when Ramadan ends and it’s the perfect time for a staycation or holiday.
Lead image courtesy of Unsplash/@Jordan Steranka