Ramzan 2023: When is Ramadan starting? Here is everything you should know about this holy month

It's that time of the year when the Muslims across the world eagerly wait for start of holy month of Ramadan, Ramzan, Ramzaan or Ramazan. It is believed that in this holy month, the religious teaching of Quran was revealed by Prophet Muhammad on the night of Laylat Al Qadr, one of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Muslims observe long-term fasting in the holy month of Ramzan to celebrate the occasion.

How Muslims keeps fast in Ramadan
During the entire month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, but the fast is not just about food it's also the time for sacrifice, introspection, self-discipline and empathy for those less fortunate. The annual month-long celebration of Ramadan is considered one of the 'Five Pillars of Islam'

How are Ramzan dates confirmed?
Ramzan's first day is observed on the sighting of the crescent moon with the naked eye in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.


A committee in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, makes the first official announcement of the start of Ramzan month. Makkah is the birthplace of Prophet Mohammad, and also the holy place where Mohammad had given the first teachings of the Quran.

The month lasts for one complete moon cycle, usually 29 or 30 days.

When is Ramzan in 2023?
This year the holy month of Ramzan is likely to start on March 22 and likely to end on April 21.

Why Muslims fast in Ramzan?
Many make Ramadan the turning point of their life where they break free from the deceptions of this world, break bad habits instead of putting them on pause, supplicate, heal, give charity, sleep less and pray more and indulge in the sweetness of imaan during this month of forgiveness.

Who are not required to fast during Ramadan
Those who are ill, elderly, diabetic, pregnant, menstruating, or breastfeeding are not required to fast. Those who are travelling or feel unwell on certain days during Ramadan may fast on different days at a later point. Children are not required to fast unless they have reached puberty, although many still choose to join the fast.