Ramadan

noun

Ram·​a·​dan ˈrä-mə-ˌdän How to pronounce Ramadan (audio)
ˌrä-mə-ˈdän
: the ninth month of the Islamic year observed as sacred with fasting practiced daily from dawn to sunset see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

Examples of Ramadan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sitting on a nearby chair with crutches at his side was 62-year-old Abdul Hamid Ramadan. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 In the Punjab region of South Asia, doodh soda (directly translated to milk soda) is a popular lemon-lime drink, especially during the fasting month of Ramadan. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024 From the outside, Ramadan notes, the Nautor Swan community can look pretentious, unapproachable. Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024 This is particularly important for anyone planning on visiting during the Holy Month of Ramadan. 12. Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Ramadan 

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Word History

Etymology

Arabic Ramaḍān

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ramadan was circa 1595

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“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Ramadan

noun
Ram·​a·​dan ˈrä-mə-ˌdän How to pronounce Ramadan (audio)
ˌrä-mə-ˈdän
: the ninth month of the Islamic year observed as sacred with daily fasting from dawn to sunset
Etymology

from Arabic Ramaḍan

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