Ramadan
noun
Ram·a·dan
ˈrä-mə-ˌdän 
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
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Next to the Western Wall is Al Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam’s third-holiest site, which has also stood empty since the war started, canceling prayers during most of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ended 10 days ago.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The number of Jews allowed to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem has been limited to 50 a day, while Muslims have been completely barred from accessing Al Aqsa Mosque since the war started in late February, including the entire holy month of Ramadan.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
About 70,000 tons of walnuts were on their way or about to be shipped to the region in the period leading up to and including Ramadan.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Riz Ahmed says the perfect Eid, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, is a gorgeous morning filled with fast-breaking, family, and peace.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The number of Jews allowed to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem has been limited to 50 a day, while Muslims have been completely barred from accessing Al Aqsa Mosque since the war started in late February, including the entire holy month of Ramadan.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
About 70,000 tons of walnuts were on their way or about to be shipped to the region in the period leading up to and including Ramadan.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Riz Ahmed says the perfect Eid, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, is a gorgeous morning filled with fast-breaking, family, and peace.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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Ramadan
noun
Ram·a·dan
ˈrä-mə-ˌdän
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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