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During Ramadan 2022, Islamic Relief is continuing its life-saving work around the world, making sure your donations get to those who need them most. We are on the front lines in 34 countries, just like we have been with every major disaster since 1984, delivering food, water and emergency relief to those in desperate need.
This Ramadan we want to impress upon everyone the importance of Zakat.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“…those who believe are they who are steadfast in prayer and give Zakat with humility.”
(Quran 5:55)
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Healthy adult Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. Therefore this includes abstaining from drinking, eating, immoral acts and anger. Other acts of worship such as prayer, reading the Quran and charity are also encouraged during the holy month.
The exact dates of Ramadan change every year because the Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the Moon. Because the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. You can find up-to-date information on the Ramadan Timetable here.
Ramadan officially begins when the month of Islamic month of Shaban ends. As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year.
Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration officially marks the end of Ramadan. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the Moon. Eid al Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
If you don’t fast for any of the days of Ramadan, you’ll be required to pay a charitable form of compensation. If you’ve missed any fasts out of necessity and cannot make up the lost days afterwards, you’re required to pay fidya (fidyah). For any fasts missed unnecessarily, you’ll need to pay kaffarah.
The Prophet (PBUH) would give charity throughout the year but increase his sadaqah during Ramadan. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Prophet (PBUH) was the most generous of people, and he was most generous during Ramadan.” (Bukhari)
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