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Muslim women offer first Tarawih prayers to mark the start of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh on February 28, 2025.
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Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. In 2025, it begins on the evening of February 28 and is expected to end on the evening of March 30.

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A clown (R) entertains a crowd of Muslims gathered in front of the Dome of the Rock shrine in Jerusalem's Al-Agsa Mosque compound to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan

Amid Eid festivities, Muslims in Jerusalem hope for peace

Amid Eid festivities, Muslims in Jerusalem hope for peace

DW spoke with worshippers in Jerusalem about their hopes as they celebrated the end of Ramadan.
ReligionMarch 30, 202501:07 min
Palestinians shop for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr at a local market in Khan Yunis, two children hold balloons

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Eid amid ruins

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Eid amid ruins

In Gaza, this will be the second Eid al-Fitr since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
SocietyMarch 29, 202501:59 min
Hindus prepare and serve iftar meals for their Muslim friends at the historic Wallajah Mosque in the southern Indian city of Chennai

Ramadan unites India's Hindus, Muslims in Chennai

Ramadan unites India's Hindus, Muslims in Chennai

In an act of unity, Hindus prepare and serve iftar meals for their Muslim friends at the historic Wallajah Mosque.
SocietyMarch 28, 202502:29 min
Muslim men gather to offer first Friday prayers during Ramadan at the Tanah Abang Textile Market in Jakarta, Indonesia

Fact check: Are Muslims harassing non-fasters in Indonesia?

Fact check: Are Muslims harassing non-fasters in Indonesia?

A viral video claims to show Christians being harassed in Indonesia for not observing Ramadan. A DW fact check.
PoliticsMarch 12, 2025
People gather to break their fast on the first day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. They break their fast among the rubble of collapsed buildings that were destroyed during the war between Israel and Hamas.

Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan

Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan

Hundreds of millions of Muslims celebrate Ramadan — but under very different circumstances.
CultureMarch 3, 202510 images
Two children pass each other trays of food for iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal during Ramadan. They are surrounded by rubble.

Gazans fearful after Israel's blocking of humanitarian aid

Gazans fearful after Israel's blocking of humanitarian aid

Israel halted aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas to accept its proposal for the next phase of the ceasefire.
ConflictsMarch 3, 202502:21 min
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An unidentified player and Ahmet Arslan (right) standing beside a training net

How does a pro footballer deal with Ramadan?

Ramadan poses particular challenges for Muslim professional footballer Ahmet Arslan, despite a tolerant atmosphere.
SportsMarch 25, 2024
Muslims have a sunset meal in a mosque complex in Baghdad.

Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan

In the Middle East, it's not unusual for non-Muslims to take part in Ramadan. Now more in the West are also joining in.
SocietyMarch 19, 2024
Two women visit the Global Village, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Dubai, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr which ends the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on April 20, 2023.

Ramadan: How are influencers changing the Muslim holiday?

Some say influencers are ruining the Muslim holiday, while others argue they could be a force for positive change.
TechnologyMarch 13, 2024
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