At the end of the month, when a new moon is spotted, Muslims celebrate with Eid al-Fitr. The festival is celebrated around the world during the first three days of Shawwāl, which is expected to begin ...

Ramadan is a sacred time of year for Muslims. Recognized as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a holy month of fasting, the religious holiday marks when Muhammad received the initial ...

With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon by the end of March, nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and the ...

If some of you are observing Ramadan this year, you might be wondering if you need to ask your employer for this Monday off. With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon by the end of March, ...

based on the moon’s cycles – unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun. As such, dates on the Islamic calendar come 10–12 days earlier each year. This means the dates of both Eids also move ...

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan involves fasting, prayer, and reflection, culminating in the festive breaking of the fast with Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, causing its start ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Laylat al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights on the Islamic calendar. It occurs only during Ramadan and lasts one night from sunset to dawn.

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three ...

based on the moon’s cycles – unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun. As such, dates on the Islamic calendar come 10–12 days earlier each year. This means the dates of both Eids ...