Ramadan

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Ram·a·dan | \ ˈrä-mə-ˌdän

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, ˌrä-mə-ˈdän\

Definition of Ramadan

: 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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The first known use of Ramadan was circa 1595

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Ramadan

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English Language Learners Definition of Ramadan

: the ninth month of the Islamic year when Muslims do not eat or drink anything between sunrise and sunset

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Ramadan

noun

Ram·a·dan | \ ˈrä-mə-ˌdän

, ˌrä-mə-ˈdän\

Kids Definition of Ramadan

: the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed as sacred with fasting practiced daily from sunrise to sunset

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