When is Ramadan?
1 March 2025 (Saturday evening) – 30 March 2025 (Sunday)
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What is Ramadan about?
The holy month of Ramadan is a time that sees the Muslim community fasting from dawn till dusk. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and for about 30 days, Muslims are prohibited from eating and drinking during daylight hours to empathise with those less fortunate than them.
Ramadan – identified as the ninth month in the Islamic calendar – is also an opportunity for Muslims to bring themselves closer to Allah through spiritual discipline. Apart from fasting, they’re encouraged to donate and expected to remain celibate and refrain from anger.
A day of fasting is broken during sunset with prayer and a meal called an iftar. Dates are commonly consumed during this time. After breaking their fast, Muslims will go to the mosque for Terawih Prayers every night during Ramadan. The completion of Ramadan ends with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
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Where to witness Ramadan in Singapore?
Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai 2025
As they resume regular life while fasting, local Muslims are typically busy with preparations for Hari Raya Aifilfitri during Ramadan. Hari Raya in Singapore is a time where Muslims visit the homes of family and friends in their traditional attire after a month of fasting.
A popular cultural district patronised for shopping for new clothes and decorative household items is Geylang Serai. Foodies can also check out the annual Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar that features a wide variety of Halal food offerings.
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Geylang Serai Light-Up
If you’re in Geylang Serai in the evening, you can enjoy the annual light-up that adds a festive vibe to the annual affair. So don’t forget to bring your camera or simply snap away on your mobile phones.
Sultan Mosque
Muslims are encouraged to increase their religious activities during Ramadan. While these spiritual practices can be carried out in the privacy of their own homes, many take the opportunity to visit their local mosques more frequently.
There are countless mosques found across Singapore, but one of the most popular ones is Sultan Mosque in Arab Street. Non-Muslims can do walk-in visits during designated hours or even contact the mosque for a guided tour.
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