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Ramadan 2023: A Time for Spiritual Renewal and Community Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of spiritual renewal, reflection, and community for Muslims around the world. In 2023, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of April 22nd and end on the evening of May 21st, depending on the sighting of the moon. During this holy month, Muslims observe daily fasting from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs as a way to demonstrate their devotion to Allah (God). The fast is broken at sunset with dates and water, followed by a meal known as iftar. Many families and communities come together to share this meal, strengthening bonds and fostering a sense of unity. In addition to fasting, Muslims also engage in increased prayer and recitation of the Quran, Islam's holy book. Many mosques offer nightly taraweeh prayers, which involve reciting long portions of the Quran over the course of the month. This is a time