Fasting Feast
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Holy month of Ramadan in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
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Ramadan moon sighting in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Ramadan traditionally begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which means the start of the holy month cannot be predicted precisely. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, and the dates of Ramadan, therefore, change each year, subject to the sighting of the moon. In Iran, Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday as well.
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By: Ramin Saffari
Eid al-Fitr prayers in Imam Reza holy shrine
MASHHAD, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Eid al-Fitr (fasting feast) prayers was held in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, on Wednesday with the participation of thousands of people. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
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By: Ammar Muhammad Rajab
How Sheikh Zakzaky distributes foodstuffs to the needy for fasting for the past 20 years
TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria has distributed foodstuffs worth millions of naira to the needy on the occasion of this year’s fasting season to help mitigate the suffering of the poor and the needy in Zaria as it has been his tradition. The distribution started on Saturday the 29 Sha’aban 1440, which is equivalent to 4/5/2019 and ended on 1st Ramadan.
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Ayat. Khamenei to lead Eid-al-Fitr prayers in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei will lead the Eid-al-Fitr (the fast-breaking feast) prayers in Tehran, to be held at the Imam Khomeini Prayer Grounds on Friday, June 15.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Iftar feasts in Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Here are some frames from the Iftar feasts held in Tehran’s Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery beside martyrs.
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Ramadan, the month of God's worship
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – In Iran, there are many institutes to help and support the needy during the fasting month of the year. The holy month of Ramadan also provides the chance to promote friendship, peace, and human values via boosting family bonds.
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By: Seyed Saeed Reza Yazdani
Public Iftar ceremonies in Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – During the holy month of Ramadan, observant Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. After evening call for prayer, some break their fast during public Iftar banquets held every night in the mosques, parks, and many charity centers.