Islamic calendar

Ramadan calendar 2010

Ramadan 2010 is expected to begin Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and end Thursday, September 9, 2010. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Friday, September 10, 2010.

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Ramadan 2010 Starts

August 11

Last Fasting Day

September 9

Eid al-Fitr 2010

September 10

After Ramadan

5826 days ago

Eid al-Fitr was expected on Sep 10, 2010.

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.

August 2010

Ramadan 1431 AH

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Today's Hijri date

9 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

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Islamic Holidays 2010

Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)

12 Rabi al-Awwal 1431 AH

Feb 26

Start of Ramadan

1 Ramadan 1431 AH

Aug 11

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

27 Ramadan 1431 AH

Sep 6

Eid al-Fitr

1 Shawwal 1431 AH

Sep 10

Day of Arafah

9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1431 AH

Nov 16

Eid al-Adha

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1431 AH

Nov 17

Islamic New Year

1 Muharram 1432 AH

Dec 8

Ashura

10 Muharram 1432 AH

Dec 17

When Is Ramadan 2010?

Ramadan 2010 begins on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and ends on Thursday, September 9, 2010. During this holy month, over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib).

Ramadan 2010 Starts

August 11

Wednesday

Last Fasting Day

September 9

Thursday

Eid al-Fitr 2010

September 10

Friday

* 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€” 2008 to 2013

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

YearRamadan StartsLast Fasting DayEid al-Fitr
2008 Sep 2Oct 1Oct 2
2009 Aug 22Sep 20Sep 21
2010 โ†Aug 11Sep 9Sep 10
2011 Aug 1Aug 30Aug 31
2012 Jul 20Aug 18Aug 19
2013 Jul 9Aug 7Aug 8

โœจ Laylat al-Qadr 2010 (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 2010

When does Ramadan 2010 start and end?

Ramadan 2010 starts on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and its last calculated fasting day is Thursday, September 9, 2010. Eid al-Fitr is estimated on Friday, September 10, 2010.

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 2010 is estimated on Friday, September 10, 2010. 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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