Monday, May 6, marks the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The tradition began in the seventh century and commemorates the month when the Prophet Mohammed retreated to a cave north of ...

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community. Here's what to know about the sacred Islamic month as it begins.

Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world.