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Ramadan
noun
Ram·a·dan
ˈrä-mə-ˌdän
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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Sitting on a nearby chair with crutches at his side was 62-year-old Abdul Hamid Ramadan.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
In the Punjab region of South Asia, doodh soda (directly translated to milk soda) is a popular lemon-lime drink, especially during the fasting month of Ramadan.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
From the outside, Ramadan notes, the Nautor Swan community can look pretentious, unapproachable.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
This is particularly important for anyone planning on visiting during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Arabic Ramaḍān
First Known Use
circa 1595, in the meaning defined above
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“Ramadan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ramadan. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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Ramadan
noun
Ram·a·dan
ˈrä-mə-ˌdän
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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