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Muslims in Canada will begin fasting for Ramadan 2025 on March 1, according to astronomy calculations.
Islamic Relief Canada said that, as is the same with all the countries, the confirmed date for Ramadan will depend on the sighting of the moon.
“As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year,” the source said.
Canada is home to over 1.7 million Muslims.
“The proportion of Canada’s population who reported being Muslim has more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 2.0% (579,640 people) in 2001 to 4.9% (1,775,715 people) in 2021,” according to a report by Statistics Canada.
In terms of the demographics of Muslims in Canada, the same source cited that the majority are South Asian, followed by Arab and West Asian. The majority of this population is born in Canada, but there are also a large number of immigrants.
The country also identifies Islam as the second most commonly reported religion in Canada, with the first being Christianity.
During the ninth and most holy month in Islam, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining for all forms of food and drink during these hours, as well as nicotine and engaging in sexual relations.
Muslims in Canada attend or host joint iftar meals, as with all Muslims during this sacred month, to break the fast with friends and family. They also attend special sermons to recite the Quran organized by mosques across the country, and flock to mosques for Taraweeh players following isha prayers at night.
“During Ramadan, charitable organizations across Canada will host iftars and other large events to raise money for the less fortunate Muslims, both in Canada and abroad,” CIC News said.
Many countries are expected to join Canada in celebrating Ramadan on March 1, including Saudi Arabia, the US, and Morocco.
Source: Morocco word news
