Ramadan 2024 Calendar: A Global Calendar For Suhoor and Iftari
To access the Ramadan 2024 Calendar for suhoor and iftar timings, follow these simple steps:
Search Your City or Country: Enter your city or country name in the search box provided. Our website will automatically detect your location.
Detailed Information: Once you’ve searched, you’ll receive detailed information about suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (breaking of fast) timings specific to your location.
Prayer Timings: Additionally, you can check prayer timings from the sidebar or below the Ramadan Calendar on mobile. Stay connected to your spiritual practices throughout this blessed month.
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Ramadan 2024 Calendar
The Ramadan calendar is based on the lunar Islamic calendar, which follows the phases of the moon. The beginning and end of Ramadan are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. Because the lunar calendar falls short of the solar calendar by 11 days, Ramadan begins 10–12 days earlier each year, allowing it to fall in every season.
As for the Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (meal after sunset), their times are determined by the position of the sun and vary based on location.
Suhoor: This meal is eaten before dawn, right after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. The Quran states that fasting begins when “the white thread of dawn appears to you distinct from its black thread” (Quran 2:187). This refers to the time when the first light of dawn becomes visible.
Iftar: This is the meal that breaks the fast. It starts after the Maghrib (sunset) prayer. The fast is broken when the night advances, and the day retreats, and the sun is hidden.
These meals are crucial as they provide the sustenance needed to last throughout the day of fasting. They also serve as times when families come together. The exact times for Suhoor and Iftar can be found in local Islamic centers or online platforms that provide prayer times for specific locations.
Please note that the exact timing may vary based on the method used to calculate the prayer times and the school of thought followed. Always refer to your local mosque or Islamic authority for accurate information.
What is Lunar Month
A lunar month refers to the time it takes for the Moon to pass through all of its phases, typically measured from one New Moon to the next New Moon. Here are some key points about lunar months:
Duration: A lunar month is approximately 29.5 days. However, the exact length can vary due to the elliptical shape of the Moon’s orbit around Earth.
Phases of the Moon: During a lunar month, the Moon transitions through various phases, including New Moon, First Quarter Moon, Full Moon, and Third Quarter Moon. These phases result from the changing position of the Moon relative to the Sun and Earth.
New Moon: The lunar month begins at the invisible New Moon, when the Moon is not visible from Earth. It continues through all the Moon phases until the next New Moon.
Variability: Lunar months can differ in length because the Moon’s orbit is not perfectly circular. When the New Moons occur near the apogee (the farthest point from Earth), the lunar month is longer. Conversely, when New Moons are close to the perigee (the closest point to Earth), the lunar month is shorter.
Use in Calendars: The lunar month plays a significant role in various calendars, including the Islamic calendar, which is purely lunar and determines the timing of religious events such as Ramadan.
Remember that the precise timing of lunar months may vary based on location and the method used to calculate prayer times. Always consult local Islamic authorities or reliable sources for accurate information specific to your area
