Millions of Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Ramadan.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. This important annual observance in the Muslim community is commencing today, March 22, depending on the sighting of the moon.
A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation according to the Quran, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts 29 to 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. This year in Dublin, Ramadan will last 30 days - until April 21.
