Ramadan 2025: Different ways Muslims celebrate Ramadan around the world

Ramadan 2025: Celebrations are of different types, from deep and spiritual to the ones with friends and family at the feast after fast. 

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Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam, marking the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.  (Pexels)

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From dawn to dusk, muslims fast and pray. It is one of the crucial moments of spiritual reflection. Water, food, sexual activities or any other negative behaviours like lying, arguing must be avoided firmly.  (Pexels)

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From Fajr (dawn) to Maghbrib (dusk), there are increased prayers. This is a celebration of their spiritual relationship with Allah as many recite Quran during the fasting time.  (Pexels)

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During this time, a lot of charity work is also done. This includes donating money, food, and clothes to those in need and less fortunate.  (Pexels)

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The first meal before fasting is called Suhoor. It is eaten before dawn. and with a prayer, the fast is started. As the daytime ends, the fast is broken with dates and water. Along with this, a gratitude prayer is also expressed.  (Pexels)

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Muslims also gather in mosques to offer the Taraweeh prayers. It's after the evening prayer, Isha, every single night during Ramadan. (Pexels)

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There are grand feasts also, celebrating with friends and family throughout the month. First, the daily evening feast is called Iftar, which is consumed after the fast everyday at sunset. The other grand feast is at the end of Ramadan, which is massive. It's after a special Eid prayer. Zakat al-Fitr, or gifts are given to the needy to celebrate.  (Pexels)