Islamic calendar

Ramadan calendar 2015

Ramadan 2015 is expected to begin Thursday, June 18, 2015 and end Friday, July 17, 2015. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

View Ramadan calendarPrint June 2015

Ramadan 2015 Starts

June 18

Last Fasting Day

July 17

Eid al-Fitr 2015

July 18

After Ramadan

4054 days ago

Eid al-Fitr was expected on Jul 18, 2015.

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.

June 2015

Shaban 1436 AH

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Today's Hijri date

9 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

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Islamic Holidays 2015

Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)

12 Rabi al-Awwal 1436 AH

Jan 3

Start of Ramadan

1 Ramadan 1436 AH

Jun 18

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

27 Ramadan 1436 AH

Jul 14

Eid al-Fitr

1 Shawwal 1436 AH

Jul 18

Day of Arafah

9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH

Sep 23

Eid al-Adha

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH

Sep 24

Islamic New Year

1 Muharram 1437 AH

Oct 15

Ashura

10 Muharram 1437 AH

Oct 24

When Is Ramadan 2015?

Ramadan 2015 begins on Thursday, June 18, 2015 and ends on Friday, July 17, 2015. During this holy month, over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib).

Ramadan 2015 Starts

June 18

Thursday

Last Fasting Day

July 17

Friday

Eid al-Fitr 2015

July 18

Saturday

* 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€” 2013 to 2018

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

YearRamadan StartsLast Fasting DayEid al-Fitr
2013 Jul 9Aug 7Aug 8
2014 Jun 29Jul 28Jul 29
2015 โ†Jun 18Jul 17Jul 18
2016 Jun 7Jul 6Jul 7
2017 May 27Jun 25Jun 26
2018 May 16Jun 14Jun 15

โœจ Laylat al-Qadr 2015 (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 2015

When does Ramadan 2015 start and end?

Ramadan 2015 starts on Thursday, June 18, 2015 and its last calculated fasting day is Friday, July 17, 2015. Eid al-Fitr is estimated on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

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 2015 is estimated on Saturday, July 18, 2015. It marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayer, charity, family visits, and shared meals.

Ramadan Calendar for Other Years

Plan ahead โ€” view Ramadan dates for past and upcoming years.