Why are people fasting today

Ramadan Mubarak!

The phrase, meaning “Happy Ramadan,” is frequently used during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized.

Ramadan, one of the most sacred times of the Muslim religion, begins this weekend, and greeting one who implements the practices into their lives with Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem, meaning “Generous Ramadan,” are respectful and traditional ways to do so.

For those who might not know much about the religious holiday, here’s a chance to learn:

When is Ramadan?

Ramadan begins at sundown on Sunday, March 10, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 9, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, meaning “the Festival of Breaking the Fast.”

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on March 10, thanks to Daylight Savings Time, which starts the same day. A full list of sunrise a

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