Ramadhan 1425 Starts Friday October 15, 2004

Ramadhan Mubarak

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin Friday in Hawaii. Ramadhan program in Hawaii will begin at 7:45 PM every night at the Islamic Center of Honolulu.
Muslims scan the sky at night in search of the new crescent moon that marks the beginning of the Islamic month. The timing often varies from country to country.

Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of Islam's five pillars.

During the holy month, Muslims are forbidden to eat, drink or smoke during daylight hours. Followers traditionally end each day of fasting with feasts and visits to friends after sundown.

Also in Ramadan, the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity and prayer.