Every year, Muslims in South Africa join the rest of the world to celebrate Ramadan.
The first day ofRamadan 2025 in South Africahas been confirmed to beMarch 2.
The event falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan Light On Top Of Table and Ramadan Kareem poster. Photo: @Ahmed Aqtai/optimusgamesstore (modified by author)Source: UGC
In this month, Muslims are expected to refrain from eating or drinking from dawn until sunset.
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First, let us understand Ramadan and what it entails.
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In Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an.
They also fast fromfoodand drink during sunlit hours to become closer to Allah.
They cultivate self-control, gratitude and compassion for the less fortunate.
A Brown Misbaha on a blue Quran lying on a carpet. Photo: pexels.com, @RDNE Stock projectSource: UGC
Ramadan is a period of immense spiritual rejuvenation with a focus on devotion.
Muslims spend extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers.
The fasting from water and food during Ramadan leads to improvement in physical well-being too.
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Muslims experience an energy boost and feel less stressed.
Each community incorporates thetraditions, culture and foodsinto the month of Ramadan.
For example Egypt’s colorful lanterns or Pakistanis Moonlight dance.
Hundreds of Muslims and non-Muslims attend a mass Iftar (breaking of the fast) during the holy month of Ramadan in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: @AfricaViewFactsSource: Twitter
Families also pass unique traditions down severalgenerations.
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In Islamic culture, Ramadan is the most sacred month.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar.
The Ramadan calendar is dependent on the moon’s cycles.
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During the holy month, Muslims are expected to offer great services to society by helping those in need.
They are also expected to be intentional about the holy month and observe what is expected of them.
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Engaging in the practices that they are not supposed to will make their fast nullified.
It is marked by sipping on water and three dates before prayers.
Here is theRamadan timetable2025 for South Africa.
The Eid Prayers in Lenasia, South Africa, marking the end of Ramadan, brought together tens of thousands of Muslims in a historic gathering. Photo: @muftimenk@muftimenkSource: Twitter
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In which month is Ramadan coming in 2025?
The holy month will start in March 2025 and end in the same March.
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Are there two Ramadans in 2025?
There will not be two Ramadans this year.
Ramadan follows the lunar calendar.
How long does Ramadan last in 2025?
Predictions hope to spot the moon on the 30th or 31st of March.
What is the prediction for Ramadan 2025?
South Africa Ramadan 2025 began on 2 March.
Eid ul-Fitr 2025 is expected on the evening of Sunday, 30 March or Monday, 31 March.
What time is Iftar Ramadan 2025?
Iftar is held at different times, depending on one’s location.
Usually, it is around 7 p.m.
The holy month’s timetable highlights when it will be held in different regions.
It should be eaten before dawn.
The timetable has the exact time when the pre-dawn meal should be taken in Cape Town in March 2025.
When does Ramadan end?
The holy month is expected to end on the 30th or 31st of March 2025.
Every ninth month of the Islamic calendar is the holiest month.
Muslims are encouraged to be faithful and disciplined, observing the holy month and sticking to the timetable provided.
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