Ramadan is the month of fasting, one of the five pillars ofIslam. It is a particularly holy period in the Muslim(Hegira) calendar. As this calendar is based on lunar cycles, there is a discrepancy with the Gregorian calendar, which explains why the dates vary from year to year.
In 2025, provisional Ramadan dates estimate that the month of fasting will last from . Among the highlights of this month of fasting is the Night of Destiny (or Laylat al-Qadr). This is one of the most important nights in the Muslim religion, as it commemorates the night on which the Koran is said to have been revealed to the prophet Mohammed by thearchangel Gabriel.
The Night of Destiny takes place in the final days of the month of Ramadan, shortly beforeEid el-Fitr, which marks the end of the young person's life. For the next Ramadan, it is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2025. During this holy night, which is said to be worth more than a thousand months of Ramadan, Muslims traditionally pray until dawn, and this devotion can continue until the end of the fasting month. Fasting is scheduled to begin at 05:12 and the ftour on this holy night is scheduled to take place at around 19:16.
Ramadan 2025 in France: dates and times of the ftour / Iftar for the breaking of the fast, the calendar
Ramadan is due to start around February 28 and should last until March 29, 2025 in France, according to provisional dates. So what time will fasting be broken throughout this holy month? Here's the Ramadan calendar to find out the time of the ftour (Iftar) each day. [Read more]
Good plans for the Night of Destiny:
Eid El Fitr 2024 in Paris: our favourite oriental patisseries and tearooms
Ramadan comes to an end and Eid El Fitr is celebrated this Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Oriental pastries are a must! Zlabia, gazelle horns or chebakia, here's where to find them! PS: it's also an opportunity for everyone to discover some must-have Oriental pastries! [Read more]
Looking for a good restaurant where you can break your fast in Paris? Discover the best halal restaurants where you can break your fast during Ramadan 2025. [Read more]
Eid El Fitr 2024 in Paris: our favourite oriental patisseries and tearooms
Ramadan 2025, where to eat out in Paris? Halal addresses for breaking the fast
