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"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous"
- Surat Al-Baqarah 2:183
The Holy month of Ramadan is here, and it is a time for contemplation, reflection and celebration. Be prepared for your fast with our Ramadan Timetable 2024, including times for sunrise, sunset, and prayer.
As the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, the lunar cycle, it falls approximately 10 days earlier each year within the Gregorian calendar. Allah (SWT) made the moon phases a means of learning about the important dates of fasting, Hajj and the sacred months.
Allah (SWT) mentions the sighting of the moon in the Qur’an: “They ask you, [O Muhammad], about the new moons. Say, ‘They are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj’...” [Al-Baqarah 2:189]
Moonsighting is a Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW). In a hadith, the Prophet (SAW) said: “If you see the new moon, then fast, and if you see the new moon, then break it/If the new moon is covered by clouds, then determine (approximate) it.” [Muslim]
As mentioned in the above verse and hadith, the prescribed method is used by the Imams and scholars to work out Ramadan dates. Check out Muslim Aid’s website to find out the important dates in the Ramadan calendar 2024. This year, depending on the sighting of the moon, Ramadan is anticipated to start around 10 or 11 March 2024.
Following the completion of Ramadan this year, Eid-al-Fitr might fall on or near the 10th of April, depending on moonsighting.
Literally meaning ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’, Eid al-Fitr is a celebratory time spent with friends, family, and the local community. Fasting is forbidden on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. This Eid is traditionally characterised by hearty meals, an exchange of gifts and spending of time with loved ones.
Describing the importance of Eid over pre-Islamic festivals, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
“Verily Allah has replaced them for you with something better than them: the day of (Eid) al-Adha and the day of (Eid) al-Fitr.” [Sahih Sunan Abi Dawood]
Eid al-Fitr will start with the sighting of the moon, which might take place around 9 April 2024. Eid-al-Fitr 2024 is estimated to start on or near 10 April 2024 – dates might vary slightly because of moonsighting in the coming Islamic months.
Remember to pay your Zakat-al-Fitr before the blessed day of Eid to ensure the reward of this obligatory donation. Donate to Muslim Aid and make your Zakat-al-Fitr count towards helping the most vulnerable in the community.
"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous."
[Surat Al-Baqarah 2:183]
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