The Arabic term Ramadan connotes intense heat. It seems that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the name of a scorching hot summer month. In the Islamic calendar, however, the timing of Ramadan varies ...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, prayer and community for Muslims around the world.

As the Hegirian calendar is based on lunar cycles, each year on the Night of Doubt, an observation of the sky establishes the ...

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it's important to know what can and can't be done during the holy month of ...

In France, it is estimated that Ramadan this year will take place between February 28/March 1, 2025 and March 29, 2025. The ...

Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...