Ramadan 2024: 40 Years for the sake of Allah

This Ramadan, Islamic Relief is continuing its life-saving work around the world, making sure your donations get to those who need them most. Over the last 40 years, together with your support, we have saved and transformed the lives of over 120 million people, Alhamdulillah!

We are supporting rightsholders in over 40 countries worldwide, just like we have been with every major disaster since 1984, delivering food, water and emergency relief to those in desperate need.

None of our work would be possible without the permission, mercy, and generosity of Allah (SWT), and the unwavering support of our loyal donors. Together with you, everything we do is for the sake of Allah. It is Allah (SWT) who has made the Islamic Relief legacy possible, you have all been chosen to help us save or change someone’s life for the better.

This Ramadan, support our life-saving work and donate your Zakat and Sadaqah for the sake of Allah.

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Say, Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Qur’an | 6:162

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Healthy adult Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. Therefore this includes abstaining from drinking, eating, immoral acts and anger. Other acts of worship such as prayer, reading the Qu’ran and charity are also encouraged during the holy month.

 

When is Ramadan 2024?

This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday 11th March 2024, and end on the evening of Tuesday 9th April 2024, depending on the sighting of the moon.

You can find up-to-date information on the Ramadan timetable.

 

When does Ramadan start in 2024?

Ramadan officially begins when the Islamic month of Shaban ends, and the new moon of Ramadan is sighted. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday 11th March 2024.

 

When does Ramadan end in 2024?

Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration officially marks the end of Ramadan. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal. This year, Ramadan is expected to end on the evening of  Tuesday 9th April 2024 depending on the sighting of the moon.

 

When to stop fasting Ramadan 2024? 

The last day of fasting this Ramadan 2024 will be Tuesday 9th April, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Unlike the Gregorian calendar we use today, the Islamic calendar operates on the lunar cycle. This means that all significant days in the Islamic calendar appear to shift forward approximately 11 days each year. Therefore, the sighting of the moon determines the end of the month-long period of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid.

What happens if you miss a fast during Ramadan?

If you’ve missed any fasts out of necessity and will never be able to fast to make up the lost days afterwards, you’re required to pay Fidya (Fidyah). For any other missed fasts you will need to make them up. For any fasts broken deliberately without need in the Hanafi Madhab you would need to make up the fast and also pay Kaffarah. In the Hanbali and Shafi Madhabs you would need to make up the fast and only pay Kaffarah if it was broken by marital relations.

 

Ramadan Sadaqah

The Prophet (PBUH) would give charity throughout the year but increase his Sadaqah during Ramadan. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was most generous during Ramadan.” (Bukhari)

Ramadan 2024

When is Eid 2024 after Ramadan?

Eid al-Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting but thanking Allah for the help and strength that he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practise self-control.

When does Ramadan 2024 start?

As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. Ramadan 2024 is expected to begin on Monday 11th March 2024, and end on the evening of Tuesday 9th April 2024, depending on the sighting of the moon.

When does Ramadan 2024 end?

As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is expected to end on the evening of Tuesday 9th April 2024 depending on the sighting of the moon.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ramadan?

Ramadan lasts either 29 or 30 days, and the time during which it takes place varies every year. This is because the date depends on the lunar calendar, which is roughly 10 or 11 days shorter than the commonly used Gregorian calendar

What does Ramadan Kareem mean?

The meaning of Kareem is generous/noble. Ramadan is a month where Allah forgives, blesses and rewards Muslims without a limit.

Ramadan Kareem means Ramadan the generous month.

Therefore, it is an expression that is used to welcome the month of Ramadan by Muslims around the world.

What time can you eat during Ramadan?

Every day during Ramadan, Muslims begin the fast at sunrise after having a meal ( Suhoor), after which the morning Fajr prayer is prayed. The fast isn’t broken until sunset with the Iftar meal, which precedes the Maghrib, the fourth prayer of the day.

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