Ramadan

noun

Ram·​a·​dan ˈrä-mə-ˌdän How to pronounce Ramadan (audio)
ˌrä-mə-ˈdän
: the ninth month of the Islamic year observed as sacred with fasting practiced daily from dawn to sunset see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 Both sides are reportedly keen to lock in a date for the meeting before March, which is when Ramadan starts. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 The founding imam, Mikal Ramadan, was unable to attend the tour, but said later that the mosque has been an important site as Black Muslims on the South Side deepened their understanding of mainstream Islam. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 Tareq Ramadan, an adjunct anthropology professor at Wayne State University, worked along with the team and estate to ensure that the collection accurately depicted Malcolm’s years in the city. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Ramadan 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic Ramaḍān

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ramadan was circa 1595

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“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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Ramadan

noun
Ram·​a·​dan ˈrä-mə-ˌdän How to pronounce Ramadan (audio)
ˌrä-mə-ˈdän
: the ninth month of the Islamic year observed as sacred with daily fasting from dawn to sunset
Etymology

from Arabic Ramaḍan

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