The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

Muslim people believe this month is when the Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran and the duty to carry ... observe Ramadan will begin their fast to start the holy month at dawn on Saturday ...

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

How is the start of Ramadan determined ... Muslims hold the belief that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 1,400 years ago.

The last 10 nights of Ramadan, including the night of Laylat al-Qadr, hold heavy significance. Here's why it's so important ...

Each night, Imams may recite one thirtieth of the Quran in a special nightly prayer ... Eid Al-Fitr is a three-day festival that will start around March 30, but like the start of Ramadan is ...