RAMADAN 2022. Ramadan, which began on April 2, lasts 30 days until Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) set for Monday, May 2, 2022. What are the rules during fasting? What time can we eat in the evening? We take stock.
What are the dates of Ramadan in 2022?
Ramadan began this Saturday, April 2, 2022. The date of the start of young was confirmed this Friday, April 1, on the occasion of the Night of Doubt, following a meeting with six federations of mosques, at the Mosque of Paris. Religious institutions have invited all Muslims to pray “for peace in the world and harmony between the components of the national community”. Ramadan fasting lasts 30 days and according to astronomical calculationsthe end of Ramadan will be on May 2, 2022.
Eid-ul-Fitr: when does Ramadan end?
Ihe Eid al-Fitr holiday is set 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.
Ramadan 2022: what time can we eat in the morning and evening?
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. here are the start of fasting and end of fasting times for the first week of Ramadan depending on the city* :
Ramadan calendar and times in Paris:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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. |
Ramadan calendar and times in Amiens:
| dates | Fasting start time (Fajr) | Fasting end time (Maghrib) |
| Tuesday, April 5 | 5:42 | 8:32 p.m. |
| Wednesday 6 April | 5:40 am | 8:33 p.m. |
| Thursday April 7 | 5:37 | 8:35 p.m. |
| Friday April 8 | 5:35 | 8:36 p.m. |
*Source: Paris Mosque
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 prayer times are 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!”