Ramadan is observed once a year, however because the Muslim lunar calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar, it begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, charity and togetherness. It is one of the five pillars, or fundamental practices, of Islam.

Ramadan is observed once a year, however because the Muslim lunar calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar, it begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year. Ramadan is the ninth month of the ...