Islamic calendar

Ramadan calendar 2004

Ramadan 2004 is expected to begin Friday, October 15, 2004 and end Saturday, November 13, 2004. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Sunday, November 14, 2004.

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Ramadan 2004 Starts

October 15

Last Fasting Day

November 13

Eid al-Fitr 2004

November 14

After Ramadan

7952 days ago

Eid al-Fitr was expected on Nov 14, 2004.

The page and the Islamic .ics feed use the same calculated Hijri source on AnyCalendar. Local moon sighting may shift observance by 1-2 days.

October 2004

Ramadan 1425 AH

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Today's Hijri date

9 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

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Islamic Holidays 2004

Day of Arafah

9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH

Feb 1

Eid al-Adha

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH

Feb 2

Islamic New Year

1 Muharram 1425 AH

Feb 22

Ashura

10 Muharram 1425 AH

Mar 2

Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)

12 Rabi al-Awwal 1425 AH

May 2

Start of Ramadan

1 Ramadan 1425 AH

Oct 15

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

27 Ramadan 1425 AH

Nov 10

Eid al-Fitr

1 Shawwal 1425 AH

Nov 14

When Is Ramadan 2004?

Ramadan 2004 begins on Friday, October 15, 2004 and ends on Saturday, November 13, 2004. During this holy month, over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib).

Ramadan 2004 Starts

October 15

Friday

Last Fasting Day

November 13

Saturday

Eid al-Fitr 2004

November 14

Sunday

* Dates are based on astronomical calculations. Actual dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on local moon sighting in your region.

What Is Ramadan?

Ramadan (ุฑู…ุถุงู†) is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and the holiest month in Islam. It commemorates the month in which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

During Ramadan, Muslims observe Sawm โ€” one of the Five Pillars of Islam โ€” by fasting from dawn to sunset. This includes abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs during daylight hours.

The month is also a time for increased prayer, charity (Zakat), self-reflection, and community gathering. The end of Ramadan is marked by the joyful celebration of Eid al-Fitr (ุนูŠุฏ ุงู„ูุทุฑ).

Daily Fasting Schedule

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Suhoor (ุงู„ุณุญูˆุฑ)

Before Dawn

Pre-dawn meal before Fajr prayer

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Fajr Prayer

Dawn

Marks the beginning of the daily fast

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Fasting (Sawm)

Daytime

Abstain from food, drink, and more

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Iftar (ุงู„ุฅูุทุงุฑ)

Sunset

Break fast, traditionally with dates & water

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Maghrib Prayer

Evening

Sunset prayer, end of daily fast

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Tarawih (ุชุฑุงูˆูŠุญ)

Night

Special Ramadan night prayers

Ramadan Dates โ€” 2002 to 2007

Because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, Ramadan moves approximately 11 days earlier each year.

YearRamadan StartsLast Fasting DayEid al-Fitr
2002 Nov 6Dec 5Dec 6
2003 Oct 27Nov 25Nov 26
2004 โ†Oct 15Nov 13Nov 14
2005 Oct 4Nov 2Nov 3
2006 Sep 24Oct 23Oct 24
2007 Sep 13Oct 12Oct 13

โœจ Laylat al-Qadr 2004 (Night of Power)

Laylat al-Qadr (ู„ูŠู„ุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุฏุฑ) is the holiest night in Islam, believed to be when the first verses of the Quran were revealed. It falls on one of the odd nights during the last 10 days of Ramadan โ€” traditionally the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th night. Worship on this night is considered better than a thousand months of worship (Quran 97:3).

Frequently Asked Questions About Ramadan 2004

When does Ramadan 2004 start and end?

Ramadan 2004 starts on Friday, October 15, 2004 and its last calculated fasting day is Saturday, November 13, 2004. Eid al-Fitr is estimated on Sunday, November 14, 2004.

How is the start of Ramadan determined?

The start of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal) marking the 1st of Ramadan. Some countries follow local moon sighting, while others use astronomical calculations or regional religious announcements.

Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan?

Those exempt include children who have not reached puberty, the elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women, travelers on long journeys, those who are ill, and women during menstruation. Many must make up missed fasts later or provide fidyah, depending on their situation.

Why does Ramadan move to different dates each year?

The Islamic Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar with about 354 days, roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. That is why Ramadan shifts earlier each year and moves through all seasons over time.

What is the significance of Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr 2004 is estimated on Sunday, November 14, 2004. It marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayer, charity, family visits, and shared meals.

Ramadan Calendar for Other Years

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