Along with prayers, fasting marks the Islamic month of Ramadan, which is observed beginning Feb. 28, 2025, and ending March 30, 2025.

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

This weekend begins the month-long observance of Ramadan. In Houston, a month of events and celebrations are part of the religious and cultural observance for the city’s Muslim population, the largest in Texas.

Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the 365 days of the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10 to12 days earlier each year. Read on to find out more about what Muslims traditionally do during this month.

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, religious reflection,