When Does Ramadan 2024 Start and End? Key Dates Explained

Discover the expected start and end dates of Ramadan 2024, including how moon sighting determines the Islamic calendar timings.

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Ramadan 2024 is expected to begin on the evening of March 10, 2024, and last until the evening of April 9, 2024**. The exact dates may vary depending on the sighting of the moon, which traditionally determines the start and end of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the significance of moon sighting for Ramadan? Moon sighting is crucial in determining the start and end of Ramadan because the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, and the month begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon.
  2. Why do Ramadan dates change every year? Ramadan dates change annually because the Islamic calendar is about 10 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, causing the month to move earlier each year.
  3. How long does Ramadan last in 2024? Ramadan 2024 is expected to last 30 days, from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9, depending on moon sighting.

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