Ram·a·dan
| \ ˈrä-mə-ˌdän
, ˌrä-mə-ˈdän \
, 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
Learn More About Ramadan
Statistics for Ramadan
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
More Definitions for Ramadan
Ramadan
noun
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
See the full definition for Ramadan in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Ramadan
noun
Ram·a·dan
| \ ˈrä-mə-ˌdän
, ˌrä-mə-ˈdän \
, 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
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Ramadan
Time Traveler for Ramadan
The first known use of Ramadan was circa 1595
See more words from the same year