RAMADAN 2022. The dates of Ramadan have just been made official this Friday evening on the occasion of the Night of Doubt. The start of the fast therefore begins this Saturday, April 2.
What are the dates of Ramadan in 2022?
[Mise à jour du 1er avril à 22h37]. The Great Mosque of Paris has just announced the Ramadan start date on the occasion of the Night of Doubt which took place this Friday evening. the young Ramadan begins this Saturday, April 2 as announced, and will end on May 2, 2022.
Press release – Seven national Muslim federations, meeting in a religious commission at the Great Mosque of Paris, announce the beginning of the blessed month of #Ramadan 2022-1443/H tomorrow SATURDAY APRIL 2, 2022 Inch ‘Allah: pic.twitter.com/HkV78C0bVt
— Great Mosque of Paris (@mosqueedeparis) April 1, 2022
Eid-ul-Fitr: when does Ramadan end?
Eid al-Fitr is fixed for Monday, May 2, 2022. This party marks the end of Ramadan. Still called “Little party”, as opposed to the Big party of theEid el-Kebir, Eid al-Fitr gives rise to various festivities. After a prayer at the mosque, Muslims, on the occasion of a lunch, can offer themselves gifts or different dishes starting with pastries.
What are the start and end times of fasting?
I‘Iftar, which corresponds to the moment of breaking the fast. Practitioners can then eat and drink during a convivial family meal. This year, Iftar takes place around 8:30 p.m. at the beginning of April and around 9 p.m. at the end of April. In Paris, for example, during the start of Ramadan on April 2, it will be possible to eat at 8:24 p.m. since Iftar timings depend on sunset time. here are the start of fasting and end of fasting times for the first week of Ramadan, according to the Mosque of Paris:
Ramadan calendar and times in Paris:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Saturday April 2 | 5:50 | 8:24 p.m. |
| Sunday April 3 | 5:46 | 8:27 p.m. |
| Monday april 4th | 5:44 | 8:29 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:42 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:39 | 8:32 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:37 | 8:33 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:35 | 8:35 p.m. |
Ramadan calendar and times in Marseille:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Saturday April 2 | 5:41 | 8:09 p.m. |
| Sunday April 3 | 5:39 | 8:10 p.m. |
| Monday april 4th | 5:37 | 8:11 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:35 | 8:12 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:32 | 8:14 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:30 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:28 | 8:16 p.m. |
Ramadan calendar and times in Lyon:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Saturday April 2 | 5:38 | 8:13 p.m. |
| Sunday April 3 | 5:36 | 8:14 p.m. |
| Monday april 4th | 5:33 | 8:15 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:31 | 8:17 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:29 | 8:18 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:27 | 8:19 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:25 | 8:20 p.m. |
Ramadan calendar and times in Strasbourg:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Saturday April 2 | 5:27 | 8:04 p.m. |
| Sunday April 3 | 5:24 | 8:05 p.m. |
| Monday april 4th | 5:22 | 8:07 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:20 | 8:08 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:18 | 8:10 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:16 | 8:11 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:13 a.m. | 8:13 p.m. |
Calendar and timetables for Ramadan in Bordeaux:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Saturday April 2 | 6:00 a.m. | 8:34 p.m. |
| Sunday April 3 | 5:58 | 8:35 p.m. |
| Monday april 4th | 5:56 | 8:36 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:54 | 8:38 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:52 | 8:39 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:50 | 8:40 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:47 | 8:41 p.m. |
How long is Ramadan in different countries?
What is the origin of Ramadan?
To find the origin of Ramadan, we must go back to the year 610. The angel Gabriel would have appeared to the prophet Muhammad in order to reveal the Koran to him. This revelation – Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Destiny – would have occurred during Ramadan. It is to commemorate this event that Muslims practice fasting for a month. Formed by the Arabic root “ar-ramad”, Ramadan means “scorching heat”.
What to eat during Ramadan?
Dates, Chorba, Harira, semolina, wheat, oriental pastries… Each evening, when the sun goes down, the fast can be broken. It’s’iftar, or the evening meal. Until dawn – hour of theimsak – Muslims are allowed to eat and drink.
What are the prohibitions during Ramadan?
In addition to fasting, practitioners must observe very strict behavioral rules and respect certain prohibitions. During this ascetic period, they will not be able to have sex during the day, smoke, make obscene remarks or wear makeup. It is important to note that inadvertent eating does not imply atonement or catch-up fasting. The stunned thus benefits from a certain indulgence. Conversely, a deliberate transgression of the rules recommended by Ramadan annuls the fast. Finally, Muslims practicing Ramadan pray five times a day, one of the prayers taking place at the time of breaking the fast. Since the time of prayers is determined by the movement of the sun, they must refer to a calendar of prayer times.
Who can follow Ramadan?
All pubescent people are targeted by the fast. Some Muslims may however be exempted from this practice in strictly defined cases: in case of chronic illness, pregnancy, travel or old age.
What is Zakat Al-Fitr?
It is also a tradition that practitioners adorn themselves with new clothes and pay an alms dedicated to the poor called Zakat El Fitr. This custom thus makes it possible to validate the fasting month of Ramadan. It is generally the father of the family who pays a sum of 7 euros to the people for whom he is responsible.
To wish a happy Ramadan to loved ones, it is customary to pronounce “Ramadan Mubarak!”