Ramadan is the most holy month in the Islamic calendar. People give prayers to Allah, observe a strict fast, and do iftari and sehri during this time. Ramadan is likely to start in India on March 1, 2025 following the sighting of the moon in Mecca. Eid al Fitar is expected to occur on March 30 or March 31, 2025, depending on the moon sightings. Dates are based on the Lunar Islamic Calendar, which has 12 months with 29 or 30 days each. The Islamic calendar is based on a cycle of themoon, as opposed to the solar-based Gregorian calendar. It is challenging for anyone to observe a fast without food and water amid the intense heat, but this is the unique quality of the fast that makes them resilient on all levels—physically, intellectually, and spiritually. The month of Ramadan begins after the 29th day of Shaaban, and it ends with the arrival of Shawwal, which signifies Eid ul-Fitr. During Sehri time, people get up early before the sun rises and eat everything they desire. They can consume food, drink, and other items that will keep them energized to watch Roza all day. What is Roza? Roza is the practice of abstaining from food after sunrise till sundown. At this time, all of the family members, friends, and relatives gather to break their fast.
