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Ramadan 2025: Time for reflection, peace and togetherness!
Ramadan 2025 begins on February 28th. The IGGÖ promotes values such as peace and solidarity during the month of fasting.
Ramadan 2025: Time for reflection, peace and togetherness!
With sunset today, Ramadan begins for Muslims, a month full of spirituality, reflection and solidarity. The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGÖ) emphasizes in its call that this month offers an opportunity to find inner peace and cultivate dialogue in order to live the values of peace and tolerance. Under the motto “Time for Consistency”, IGGÖ President Ümit Vural emphasizes the need to practice our beliefs and actions not only during Ramadan, but also in everyday life, as reported in the *ots.at* message.
Essential practices during Ramadan
Ramadan is characterized by daily fasting from dawn to sunset. Muslims who fast usually break their fast with a communal Iftar meal in the evening. This is a time when community and mindfulness are at the forefront, not just sacrifice. Fasting people are expected to meet their daily social, educational and professional obligations, which further emphasizes the importance of consistency. As *derislam.at* notes, it is important that fasting is not just a physical practice, but also has a spiritual dimension in which character is strengthened and awareness of the blessings in life is heightened.
Special rules apply to children, chronically ill people and older people who are exempt from fasting. For those who cannot fast for health reasons, there is the option of making up missed days. These reliefs are laid down in the Qur'an and offer a helpful framework for those fasting, as also mentioned by *derislam.at*.
The IGGÖ has also created a guide to answer common questions from students and parents regarding Ramadan and to address related topics such as interreligious dialogue. These recommendations are important to meet the needs of Muslim students and promote an inclusive school environment. Zakat-ul-Fitr is also an essential part of Ramadan and should be paid before the festival prayers on April 10, 2024, emphasizing the responsibility of the Muslim community towards those in need.