Ramadan is the name of a month in the Islamic Hijri (lunar) calendar, considered as the holiest and most sacred month, find out how it is celebrated in India, 2023 Ramadan date, praying hours, and more
Muslims believe that the archangel Gabriel descended from the heavens to reveal the Message to the Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2023 start date in India, calendar, timetable
All muslims Advance Ramazan ⬅🕋 Mubarak ⛪❤⛪
This year Ramadan's start date is 22 March 2023 all over the world Ramadan 2023 date will be expected in the Arabic world as on 22 Mar 23 and in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and some other parts of the world on 23 Mar 2023. pic.twitter.com/bNPCvU1akN— Muhammad Noman khan (@nomi_golden) February 28, 2023
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims believe in elevating their level of spiritual and physical submission to God through fasting.
According to the religion, Muslims must refrain from eating, drinking or smoking from dawn until sunset. Moreover, they must also abstain from husband and wife intimacy.
Ramadan 2023 date in India
Evening of Wed, Mar 22, 2023 – Evening of Fri, Apr 21, 2023
This year, in 2023, Ramadan will fall on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Ramadan in 2023 will last for around 30 days. This means that the Eid ul Fitr festival will most likely fall on Thursday, April 20, 2023. As of now, these dates are the best estimates and will naturally be confirmed as they get closer to Ramadan.
How is Ramadan celebrated and observed in India
In India, the Seheriwalas (or Zohridaars) of Delhi represent the city’s old Mughal culture and its legacy. They are a part of a Muslim tradition, which has lasted for centuries. During the month of Ramadan, Seheriwalas wander around the streets of Delhi during the early hours of the morning.
They do this while chanting the names of Allah and the Prophet as a wake-up call to Muslims for suhoor. This custom is centuries-old and many people still practise in some sections of Old Delhi, particularly in areas with a high Muslim population.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast for the entire day for a whole month. The fasting usually involves abstaining from eating or drinking anything for long hours. Fasting is the most significant part of Ramadan, except for people whose health prevents them from doing so. All Muslims, including kids after a certain age, are expected to observe Ramadan and undergo fasting.
A typical day for a Muslim during Ramadan involves waking up before sunrise, bathing, and then eating something before the sun rises. This meal that they eat is called Sehri, and consists of foods like dates, milk, and more. It helps them to fast throughout the day.
Meanwhile, during the day, Muslims are not allowed to drink water as well while observing Ramadan. After a long day, the fast ends every evening exactly at sunset, where they eat an evening meal called Iftar.
During Ramadan, Iftar parties are popular among the Muslims, and they often serve as a great way to spend time with one’s family and friends. The traditional food items at Iftar usually include heavy meals like kebabs, biryanis, haleem, shorbas, and plenty more.
Ramadan praying hours in India
Muslims in India who live in Mumbai, New Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Sri Nagar, Bangalore, and other cities usually start observing Ramadan by following the Sehri time or Iftar time. As such, the starting date of Ramadan in India has a great significance for these Muslims.