Ramadan calendar 2008
Ramadan 2008 is expected to begin Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and end Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Thursday, October 2, 2008.
Ramadan 2008 Starts
September 2
Last Fasting Day
October 1
Eid al-Fitr 2008
October 2
After Ramadan
6534 days ago
Eid al-Fitr was expected on Oct 2, 2008.
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.
September 2008
Ramadan 1429 AH
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Today's Hijri date
9 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH
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Islamic Holidays 2008
Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1429 AH
Ashura
10 Muharram 1429 AH
Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1429 AH
Start of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1429 AH
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
27 Ramadan 1429 AH
Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1429 AH
Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH
Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH
When Is Ramadan 2008?
Ramadan 2008 begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and ends on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. During this holy month, over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib).
Ramadan 2008 Starts
September 2
Tuesday
Last Fasting Day
October 1
Wednesday
Eid al-Fitr 2008
October 2
Thursday
* 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 (ุนูุฏ ุงููุทุฑ).
Daily Fasting Schedule
Suhoor (ุงูุณุญูุฑ)
Before DawnPre-dawn meal before Fajr prayer
Fajr Prayer
DawnMarks the beginning of the daily fast
Fasting (Sawm)
DaytimeAbstain from food, drink, and more
Iftar (ุงูุฅูุทุงุฑ)
SunsetBreak fast, traditionally with dates & water
Maghrib Prayer
EveningSunset prayer, end of daily fast
Tarawih (ุชุฑุงููุญ)
NightSpecial Ramadan night prayers
Ramadan Dates โ 2006 to 2011
Because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, Ramadan moves approximately 11 days earlier each year.
โจ Laylat al-Qadr 2008 (Night of Power)
Laylat al-Qadr (ูููุฉ ุงููุฏุฑ) 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 2008
When does Ramadan 2008 start and end?
Ramadan 2008 starts on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and its last calculated fasting day is Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Eid al-Fitr is estimated on Thursday, October 2, 2008.
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 2008 is estimated on Thursday, October 2, 2008. 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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