Ramadan 2020: The most auspicious month in the Islamic (Lunar) calendar, Ramzan has arrived. This year, it will be celebrated from April 23, Thursday to subject to the moon sighting on May 23, Saturday. Here, we bring to you all the important information that you would need like sehri / sehar and iftar timings, prayer time table etc. (check: Ramadan Images.)
What is Ramadan
It is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is considered a holy month when Allah, the God, revealed the first verses of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, to a caravan trader named Muhammad. The God send it to him via the angel Gabriel. (share: Ramadan Mubarak Wishes.)
When is Ramadan 2020
The exact start and end date/time depends on the sightings of the moon. Ramadan begins with the first sighting of the new crescent Moon (or on a date pre-determined by astronomical calculation). Below are the dates based on calculations. So, they may differ slightly from the actual ones.
| Year | First Evening of Ramadan (fasting begins at dawn next day) | Final Evening of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2020 | Thursday, April 23 | Saturday, May 23 |
| 2021 | Monday, April 12 | Wednesday, May 12 |
| 2022 | Saturday, April 2 | Sunday, May 1 |
The significance of Ramadan
As per the Islamic beliefs and traditions, and the legends, it is believed that prophet Muhammad was given the holy book of Quran during Ramadan. It is also believed that the gates of hell are closed and gates of heaven open up during this time.
Probably, this is the reason why people give a special attention to God, and do good deeds like feeding poor and giving alms to the less privileged. As we know, a human being needs a society to survive and celebrate. That’s why people like to spend festivals and special occasions with their loved ones.
But, this years Ramadan is going to be very different than usual. It’s because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. So, people are in lockdown in their houses or wherever they have been staying. There are certain restrictions around the world. It has spread to nearly all the countries.
Fasting rules of Ramadan
It is a tradition for Muslims to fast every day from dawn to dusk during Ramzan month. This fast is also named as ‘roza’. A pre-fast meal that Muslims eat before sunrise is known as ‘Sehri’. And, the meal eaten after sunset during the fast is called ‘iftar’. Fasting is done in various religions. It is done to inculcate a sense of self-discipline, control, and also to have spiritual and religious consciousness. The same is also prescribed in Quran.
Ramadan 2020 Calendar: sehri and iftar date and time
– 23 April, 2020 — 04.23 am and 6.53 pm
– 24 April, 2020 — 04.22 am and 6.53 pm
– 25 April, 2020 — 04.21 am and 6.54 pm
– 26 April, 2020 — 04.20 am and 6.55 pm
– 27 April, 2020 — 04.18 am and 6:55 pm
– 28 April, 2020 — 04.17 am and 6.56 pm
– 29 April, 2020 — 04.16 am and 6.56 pm
– 30 April, 2020 — 04.15 am and 6.57 pm
– 01 May, 2020 — 04.14 am and 6.58 pm
– 02 May, 2020 — 04.13 am and 6.58 pm
– 03 May, 2020 — 04.12 am and 6.59 pm
– 04 May, 2020 — 04.11 am and 6.59 pm
– 05 May, 2020 — 04.10 am and 7.00 pm
– 06 May, 2020 — 04.09 am and 7.01 pm
– 07 May, 2020 — 04.08 am and 7.01 pm
– 08 May, 2020 — 04.07 am and 7.02 pm
– 09 May, 2020 — 04.06 am and 7.02 pm
– 10 May, 2020 — 04.05 am and 7.03 pm
– 11 May, 2020 — 04.04 am and 7.04 pm
– 12 May, 2020 — 04.03 am and 7.04 pm
– 13 May, 2020 — 04.02 am and 7.05 pm
– 14 May, 2020 — 04.01 am and 7.05 pm
– 15 May, 2020 — 04.01 am and 7.06 pm
– 16 May, 2020 — 04:00 am and 7.07 pm
– 17 May, 2020 — 03.59 am and 7.07 pm
– 18 May, 2020 — 03.58 am and 7.08 pm
– 19 May, 2020 — 03.58 am and 7.08 pm
– 20 May, 2020 — 03.57 am and 7.09 pm
– 21 May, 2020 — 03.56 am and 7.10 pm
– 22 May, 2020 — 03.55 am and 7.10 pm
After Ramadan 2020: The End of Ramzan
The end of holy month of Ramadan is celebrated with the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr around the world among the Muslim community. It is one of the most auspicious festivals in Islam. People don their new clothes, meet and greet each other, gift each other, help poor, among other things. However, this year is going to a little different.
