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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Named after the daily sunset-fast-breaking meal during Ramadan, Iftar, last year’s event focused primarily on food and Ramadan preparation.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
There are fears the change in rules around Jewish prayers could deepen an already tension situation during the upcoming Ramadan religious period and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
It's called the Ramadan Moon because its sighting marks the end of the Islamic month of Shaban and the beginning of Ramadan.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
My guide, Ramadan, tailored each outing accordingly.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
There are fears the change in rules around Jewish prayers could deepen an already tension situation during the upcoming Ramadan religious period and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
It's called the Ramadan Moon because its sighting marks the end of the Islamic month of Shaban and the beginning of Ramadan.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
My guide, Ramadan, tailored each outing accordingly.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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