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RAMADAN 2025

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Ramadan celebration 2025 begins the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025 and ends Sunday, March 30, 2025. A Ramadan Overview, Tips for Educators, and information about Eid Al-Fitr.

Ramadan Overview

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months by Muslims around the world. It is a month of fasting "not eating or drinking form sun up to sun down), prayer, self-discipline and reflection, community, family and charity. Due to it being on a lunar year calendar, the timing of Ramadan changes every calendar year. It is important to be aware of when it is happening each year in order to be culturally/linguistically responsive to Muslim students and families.

Tips For Educators:

Dos

• Be aware that students and families may be fasting and have difficulty with strenuous physical activity especially in the afternoon
• Encourage cultural and religious humility and awareness among all students and staff
• Say "Ramadan Kareem" which translates to "have a generous Ramadan"
• Provide time and space for students to pray if they wish

Do Nots

• Plan food centric activities for students or families during Ramadan unless it is after sunset
• Say "Happy Ramadan." This is not appropriate.

Eid Al-Fitr (3-29 through 3-30)

The end of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. The greeting on this day is "Eid Mubarak." If Eid Al-Fitr falls on a school day, expect many Muslim students to be absent.