Ramadhan and Eid ul-Fitr

1421 AH / 2000CE

When does Ramadhan begin this year ?  

  When is Eid ul-Fitr ?

• Download MoonCalc 5.2 - new version of the computer program which assists with crescent sighting and Islamic calendar. More info...
• Salat times during Ramadhan for London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Oxford, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.
• Download computer program - to calculate salat times for other locations. More info...
• Download QiblaCalc - a sophisticated qibla and magnetic declination calculator (Windows). More info..
• CyberSalat - a multimedia Islamic prayer tutor (Windows); suitable for young and new Muslims.
• Prayer Minder Online - choose your city among hundreds around the world and this program will display a prayer time chart for your location.
• Free Eid cards- "original designs, probably the best electronic Eid cards
  on the web, all free, no catches".
• SoundVision free Eid card centre
• Ramadhan and Eid cards - use this service to send an electronic Eid card to friends and family.
• Another Ramadhan/Eid card site.... yet another
• The Islamic Forum Post Office (IFPO) - send Islamic Multimedia Postcards, such as Eid cards with embedded recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Shaikh Khalil Hussary, or
  other sounds such as the Adhan. [Also link to Sheri Dialler]

• Astronomy resources - lots of astronomy related links, many with an Islamic theme.
• Islamic calendar based on predicted moon sighting. 
• The Crescent Moon of Ramadhan 1419- information to help you sight the crescent.
• The Moon that Divides
• Incorrect Saudi dates for Ramadan and Eiadin 1419 - by Omar Afzal, Chairman CFCO Intl.
• Visibility of Ramadan's Crescent 1419 AH
• False Sightings or Exact Calculations - The Islamic Choice? - an article by Omar Afzal 
• New Saudi date system 1420 - visibility not required!
• Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) site on Ramadhan - provides expected crescent visibility for several major cities around the world.
• Hadiths relating to moonsighting and ramadhan
• Visibility of Crescents - by M. Odeh / Jordanian Astronomical Society 
• Islamic Crescents Observation Project (ICOP) - aims to gather data about observing crescents.
• Ramadhan and Islamic calendar sites - by Khalid Shaukat

General

• Ramadan- the Month of Blessings By Justice Maulana Muhammad Taqi Usmani
• Ramadhan - information for teachers Prepared by the Council of Islamic Education. 
• 70 Matters Relating to Fasting By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid. A series of articles which cover rules and benefits of fasting.
• "Beconvinced" site - with some articles, audio & video to help you through Ramadhan.
• The Fasting of Ramadhan By Shaikh Muhammad Baig
• Sawm and the Fasting of Ramadhan
• Ramadhan... What is it? - a short article which was posted on s.r.i and is reproduced here with permission.
• Ramadhan by Suheil Laher - an article on Ramadhan with links to further articles.
• Why Do Muslims Fast during Ramadhan? By Abdullateef Bello
• Why do Muslims fast? - another article on a similar subject.
• Glossary of Islamic terms for the month of Ramadhan - compiled by M. I. Zahid
• Ramadhan Website  - focuses on: independent reporting of moon sighting, daily audio recordings on topical Islamic subjects, daily postings of Islamic cultural leaflets, tafseer of the Qur'an and hadith analysis, daily news from around the world of interest to Muslims and recorded khutbah from Masjid al-Aqsa in al-Quds.
• Ramadhan page of Jamiatul Ulama (Kwazulu-Natal), South Africa- (inc Kitaabus Sawm (the Book of Fasting).
• Essentials of Ramadan, The Fasting Month - by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib, Da`awah Enterprises International, Los Angeles, USA
• Al-Quran was-Sunnah Society, Detroit, USA -detailed information on Ramadhan
• Ramadan Arabia site - Islamic tradition, Qur'anic verses, Islamic figures, recipies, quizzes etc
• Fasting information in Fiqh Al-Sunnah
• Useful set of links related to ramadhan 
• Ramadhan page from the Muslim Students' Association at Colorado State Uni

Personal

• A Muslim's thoughts on Ramadhan
• Poem about Ramadhan
• Reaping the benefits of Ramadan - adapted from a talk given by Ali al-Tamimi

Activities / Charity

• RadioIslam - daily 30 minute programmes; also all of Sound Vision songs and children stories along with the Quranic recitations available for streaming audio. The site maintainers are working on developing a short daily news segment and a talk show program as well.
• The CAIR Ramadhan Publicity Kit - a resource kit developed to assist your community in publicizing Ramadhan events and activities. 
• Play and Learn - online activities (crosswords, puzzles, games, stories) for Muslim children.
• Islamic Colouring Pages for Kids
• Ramadan in History - a reflection on the numerous activities and undertakings of  the early Muslims engaged in during Ramadhan. 
• Islamic Relief page on Ramadhan
• What is Zakat? - do you owe this annual payment of charity, and how much? 
• Zakat - a Neglected Pillar of Islam? - contains articles on zakat, zakat calculators and suggested charities.
• Zakat al-Fitr - charity which is distributed at the end of the fast of Ramadhan.  By Sh. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips.

Health and Medicine

• International Journal of Ramadhan Fasting Research A publication of the International Society for Ramadan Fasting Research, an association of scholars and students studying human metabolism and behavior related to Ramadhan fasting.
• Ramadan and Diabetes Mellitus -important information for diabetics to consider when deciding whether or not to fast.   Includes a "selected reading" list for further research into fasting and health issues.
• Health Guidelines for Ramadan- advice on staying healthy during Ramadhan.
• Fasting When Ill - permanent or temporary illnesses and the rules about breaking your fast.
• Medical Aspects of Islamic Fasting - by Shahid Athar, M.D. The physiology of  fasting, an outline of research done on the effects of fasting and an explanation of how Islamic fasting differs from other harmful fasts.  Includes guidelines for patients to follow when fasting. 

Qur'an and Hadith

• Ramadhan - Quotes from The Holy Quran and Hadith
• The holy Qur'an - Arabic and English translation plus on-line audio.
• Qur'anic Reflections Releases - daily Tafseer (Qur'anic reflections); each day of Ramadhan contains a reflection on one thirtieth part of the Qur'an. Click on the number for the day of the month to hear that corresponding part of the Qur'an.
• ICB - Ramadhan Homepage - You can listen to real time audio of A'Than, Qur'an, Du'aa, and much more.
• 25 Duas for Ramadhan

Taraweeh Prayer

• Taraweeh Prayers - listen to the taraweeh prayers from Haram-Sharif in Makha .    Includes the adhan as recited in Makha, and a du'a said at the end.
• An article about the number of rakats in Taraweeh Prayer.
• Translation of the Book of Salat et-Taraweeh (Praying at night in Ramadhan). The page is part of Sahih el Bukhary.

Recipies for Ramadhan

• Ramadhan Recipes- from the ArabView Network.
• Recipes from the Arab world -Arabia.On.Line presents traditional Ramadhan recipies.
• Iranian-Persian Recipes - a large collection of authentic Persian recipes.
• Middle Eastern Recipes - cookbook of traditional recipes, by a 70-year-old Iraqi woman.
• Recipes and Halal Food - recipes from Soundvision, and additional articles about halal (lawful) food in Islam.
• South Asian Food Site - recipes from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.  [Some of these countries include non-Muslim populations]
• Turkish Cuisine -  a collection of Turkish dishes.

• Discover  Islam... - 25 beautifully produced posters about the basics of Islam... mirror site in USA
• Understanding Islam and Muslims - a pictorial article spread over 12 pages suitable for non-Muslims.
• What is Islam ? - more in-depth site about many aspects of Islam.
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) - a short biography spread over 18 chapters.
• The holy Qur'an - Arabic and English translation plus on-line audio.