"Ramadan 2024: Observance, Fasting Hours, and Rules Explained"

Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting, increased worship, and charity, starting around March 11 this year. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and bad deeds, and dedicate more time for religious contemplation and reading the Quran. Social and cultural traditions associated with Ramadan vary across different regions, including festive gatherings, decorations, communal meals, and TV shows. Muslims around the world observe Ramadan with diverse rituals and customs, while also considering ways to remain mindful of humanitarian crises, such as the situation in Palestine.