Ramadan Kareem is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed every year after month Shaban. During this sacred month, Muslims observe fasts, one of the five pillars of Islam, and every healthy individual must observe fasts.
Ramadan 2024;This month is a time to reflect, pray, fast, and work for community welfare. Muslims around the world know the significance of this holy month and anxiously wait for it to arrive so that they can practice chastity by observing fasting. Generally, Muslims stop eating before Sehri and break their fast at Iftar on the call of Mugrib Azan.
The Sehar and Iftar timings differ throughout the country due to the distance between cities. Let us follow the timing for Islamabad’s Sehar and Iftar for the entire month.
Ramadan Calendar for 2024 Islamabad
DAY | SEHRI | IFTARI | DATE |
1 | 04:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 March 2024 |
2 | 04:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 13 March 2024 |
3 | 04:56 AM | 6:16 PM | 14 March 2024 |
4 | 04:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 15 March 2024 |
5 | 04:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 16 March 2024 |
6 | 04:51 AM | 6:18 PM | 17 March 2024 |
7 | 04:50 AM | 6:19 PM | 18 March 2024 |
8 | 04:49 AM | 6:20 PM | 19 March 2024 |
9 | 04:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 20 March 2024 |
10 | 04:46 AM | 6:21 PM | 21 March 2024 |
11 | 04:44 AM | 6:22 PM | 22 March 2024 |
12 | 04:43 AM | 6:23 PM | 23 March 2024 |
13 | 04:41 AM | 6:24 PM | 24 March 2024 |
14 | 04:40 AM | 6:24 PM | 25 March 2024 |
15 | 04:38 AM | 6:25 PM | 26 March 2024 |
16 | 04:37 AM | 6:26 PM | 27 March 2024 |
17 | 04:36 AM | 6:27 PM | 28 March 2024 |
18 | 04:34 AM | 6:27 PM | 29 March 2024 |
19 | 04:33 AM | 6:28 PM | 30 March 2024 |
20 | 04:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 31 March 2024 |
21 | 04:30 AM | 6:30 PM | 1 April 2024 |
22 | 04:28 AM | 6:30 PM | 2 April 2024 |
23 | 04:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 3 April 2024 |
24 | 04:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 4 April 2024 |
25 | 04:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 5 April 2024 |
26 | 04:22 AM | 6:33 PM | 6 April 2024 |
27 | 04:21 AM | 6:34 PM | 7 April 2024 |
28 | 04:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 8 April 2024 |
29 | 04:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 9 April 2024 |
30 | 04:16 AM | 6:36 PM | 10 April 2024 |
Significance of Ramadan Kareem
- The month of Ramzan is the 9th in the Islamic calendar. It is considered the most spiritual month for praying and fulfilling obligations.
- This month is highly respected. The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, and Muslims observe it to learn self-discipline, purification, and spiritual growth.
- Fasting is obligatory for all Muslims except for those who are ill, nursing, traveling, and menstruating.
- Fasting is abstaining from physical nourishment and staying away from sins, negative behaviors, thoughts, and gossip.
- Ramadan helps Muslims strengthen their relationship with Allah through acts of Taraweeh prayers and recitation of the holy Quran.
- Muslims try to find the great night of Laylat al-Qadr, which falls on the last ten nights of the month. It is considered the holiest night of the year, and Allah might bless those who pray on this night.
- During this month of Ramzan, maximum charity and alms distribution amongst needy people is supposed to be done.
- Also, the Zakat and Sadaqah are distributed amongst needy people during this holy month.
- Feeding the hungry and assisting less fortunate communities is the foremost part of this holy month.
- Ramadan brings communities together by strengthening their bonds of kinship and fostering prosperity.
- All Muslims gather together at meals, Sehar, and Iftar. This builds a sense of unity and solidarity among them.
Conclusion
By observing fasts, being involved in charity, and performing acts of worship and goodness, Muslims gain spiritual renewal and become self-disciplined. It brings unity, brotherhood, and a sense of responsibility and obligation towards the less privileged community.
As we embark on this journey, let us embody the values of humility, compassion, and gratitude. May this holy month bless us with peace, blessings, and spiritual fulfillment. Ramadan Kareem!
