Countdown to Ramadan
Ramadan begins on 1 Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The Gregorian start date shifts about 11 days earlier each year.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and may vary by a day with moon sighting and location.
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting from dawn to sunset, begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. Counting down to the first fast helps families prepare meals, schedules, and sleep.
Ramadan begins on 1 Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The Gregorian start date shifts about 11 days earlier each year.
Keep this countdown on your iPhone
The Rouse app includes a one-tap Ramadan template — dated correctly, recurring every year, and rolling forward automatically the moment it passes. Add up to 5 alerts ("1 week before", "1 day before"), pin it to your Lock Screen widget, and tap the display to switch between days, weeks, or full units. 2 countdowns are free.
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