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The month of Ramadan is the world's most widespread fast and yet its teachings are minimised, neglected and even betrayed (through literal application of rules that overlooks their ultimate objective).
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Meaning of "Ramadan" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RAMADAN

From Arabic, literally: the hot month, from ramad dryness.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RAMADAN

Ramadan  [ˌræməˈzɑːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAMADAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ramadan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAMADAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ramadan

Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is fard for adult Muslims, except those who are ill, traveling, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding. Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory during the month of Sha'aban, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Mecca to Medina. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations; in some interpretations they also refrain from swearing. Food and drink is served daily, before sunrise and after sunset. According to Islam, the thawab of fasting are many, but in this month they are believed to be multiplied.

Definition of Ramadan in the English dictionary

The definition of Ramadan in the dictionary is the ninth month of the Muslim year, lasting 30 days, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset. Other definition of Ramadan is the fast itself.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAMADAN


Afghanistan
æfˈɡænɪˌstɑːn
Akan
ˈɑːkɑːn
azan
ɑːˈzɑːn
Azerbaijan
ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːn
Balikpapan
ˌbɑːlɪkˈpɑːpɑːn
barn
bɑːn
Bhutan
buːˈtɑːn
Fezzan
fɛˈzɑːn
Iran
ɪˈrɑːn
khan
kɑːn
Kyrgyzstan
ˈkɪəɡɪzˌstɑːn
Oman
əʊˈmɑːn
Pakistan
ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn
Ramazan
ˌræməˈzɑːn
Sudan
suːˈdɑːn
Taiwan
ˈtaɪˈwɑːn
Tajikistan
tɑːˌdʒɪkɪˈstɑːn
Turkmenistan
ˌtɜːkmɛnɪˈstɑːn
Uzbekistan
ˌʌzbɛkɪˈstɑːn
zaman
zəˈmɑːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAMADAN

Ram Singh
ram something down someone´s throat
ram-air turbine
ram-raid
ram-raider
Rama
Ramachandra
ramada
Ramakrishna
ramal
Ramallah
Raman effect
Raman spectroscopy
Ramanuja
Ramaphosa
ramapithecine
Ramat Gan
ramate
Ramayana
Ramazan

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAMADAN

Abadan
Aidan
dan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Houdan
Ibadan
Jordan
maidan
Muhammadan
Nevadan
randan
redan
Rwandan
sedan
Sheridan
Soudan
South Sudan
the Sudan
Ugandan
Wodan

Synonyms and antonyms of Ramadan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ramadan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAMADAN

Find out the translation of Ramadan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ramadan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ramadan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

斋月
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ramadán
570 millions of speakers

English

Ramadan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रमजान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رَمَضَان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Рамадан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ramadã
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রমজান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Ramadan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ramadan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ramadan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラマダーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라마단
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ramadhan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tháng nhịn ăn ban ngày
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரமலான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रमजान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ramazan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ramadan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ramadan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Рамадан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ramadan
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ραμαζάνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ramadan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ramadan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ramadan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ramadan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAMADAN»

The term «Ramadan» is very widely used and occupies the 9.123 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAMADAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Ramadan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Ramadan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ramadan

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4 QUOTES WITH «RAMADAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ramadan.
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David Letterman
It's so warm now, and Thanksgiving came so early - is it just me, or does it not really feel like Ramadan?
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French Montana
The hardest situation to pick up a girl in is ... in church and in Morocco on Ramadan. On Ramadan or one of those religious days? Try to pick up a girl is bananas.
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Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan is, in its essence, a month of humanist spirituality.
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Tariq Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is the world's most widespread fast and yet its teachings are minimised, neglected and even betrayed (through literal application of rules that overlooks their ultimate objective).

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAMADAN»

Discover the use of Ramadan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ramadan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ramadan
Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate the coming of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It was during that month, 14 centuries ago, that Allah first began revealing the holy book of Islam, the Quran, to Muhammed.
Suhaib Hamid Ghazi, 1996
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Islam and the Arab Awakening
Explores the "Arab Spring" uprisings of 2010 through today--their origin, significance and possible futures.
Tariq Ramadan, 2012
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What I Believe
He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions.
Tariq Ramadan, 2009
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Ramadan Moon
Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.
Na'ima B. Robert, 2011
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The Quest for Meaning: Developing a Philosophy of Pluralism
Written in a both direct and meditative style this is an important, timely and intelligent book that aims to direct and shape debate around the most important questions of our time.
Tariq Ramadan, 2010
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Radical reform: Islamic ethics and liberation
In this new book, Ramadan addresses Muslim societies and communities everywhere with a bold call for radical reform. He challenges those who argue defensively that reform is a dangerous and foreign deviation, and a betrayal of the faith.
Tariq Ramadan, 2008
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Ramadan
Introduces Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and discusses its place in Islam, morning and evening meals before and after fasting, religious activities during the month, and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the ...
Molly Aloian, 2008
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In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of ...
The book underscores the significance of the Prophet's example for some of today's most controversial issues, such as the treatment of the poor, the role of women, Islamic criminal punishments, war, racism, and relations with other ...
Tariq Ramadan, 2006
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Bestest. Ramadan. Ever.
Not allowed to eat from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan and forbidden to date, fifteen-year-old Almira finds that temptation comes in many forms during the Muslim holy month, as she longs to feel like a typical American girl.
Medeia Sharif, 2011
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The Arab Awakening: Islam and the new Middle East
Tariq Ramadan is one of the most acclaimed figures in the analysis of Islam and its political dimensions today.
Tariq Ramadan, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAMADAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ramadan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Iraq: Dozens Killed in Car Bombing at End of Ramadan
At least 50 people were killed in a suicide car bombing in a central marketplace in eastern Iraq on Friday, as people shopped for Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Christians Join Muslims in Fasting for Ramadan
Like 1.6 billion Muslims around the world fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, Jeff Cook has been rising before dawn each morning to have breakfast. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the End of Ramadan, With Sweet, Traditional …
The monthlong fasts of Ramadan will end on Friday night in North America, when the new month of Shawwal arrives at moonrise, according to the Islamic ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
23 killed in rush for charity in Bangladesh
... early Friday when hundreds of people stormed the home of a businessman for a charity handout during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, police said. «CBS News, Jul 15»
5
Afghan, Taliban talks end, will resume after Ramadan
Participants “agreed to continue talks (after Ramadan) to create an environment conducive for peace and reconciliation process,” said a statement released by ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
6
China criticized over Ramadan restrictions
Beijing (CNN) Some schools and local government agencies in China's restive Xinjiang province have adopted policies that critics, including the Turkish ... «CNN, Jul 15»
7
Turkish police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse crowds at …
The reason given for their actions was a sudden announcement by the Istanbul governor's office to ban the event because of Ramadan, Hurriyet Daily News ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
8
Death Toll Rises in Pakistan as Cleric Issues Ramadan Fasting …
The death toll continued to rise in Pakistan today as a devastating heat wave grips the country, with 860 confirmed deaths and counting as of Thursday, ... «VICE News, Jun 15»
9
Karachi Heat Wave: Some Muslims Can Eat During Ramadan
KARACHI, Pakistan — A senior Islamic cleric has issued a rare fatwa allowing some Muslims to eat in daytime hours during Ramadan to give them respite from ... «NBCNews.com, Jun 15»
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President Obama Hosts a Ramadan Iftar Dinner at the White House
The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan. Observers around the world gather with families, loved ... «The White House, Jun 15»

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