Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting, reflection, prayer, community, and charity. Ramadan lasts between 29 and 30 days depending on the moon cycle, which can also affect the day it begins or ends. On each day of Ramadan, Muslims are obligated to not eat or drink anything between sunrise and sunset. In 2024, Ramadan will be observed approximately March 10 to April 9.