A special part of Ramadan is the Night of Power, known as Lailat al-Qadr, that is believed to fall on one of the odd nights during the last 10 days of Ramadan but is widely observed on the 27th night.

Later, in the year 630, Mohammed led the conquest of Mecca during Ramadan, according to The New Arab. And Muslim armies won other key battles over the centuries during Ramadan.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world take extra time for self reflection, prayer and giving to those less fortunate. The time is a very holy one for Muslim people.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslim adults fast from dawn until dusk each day, ...

Watch as Muslim worshippers gathered for prayers in Mecca on Friday, 15 March during Ramadan.. The start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan began for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims on ...

If the crescent is not sighted in Mecca that night, ... A view of the Mahya lights in Bascarsija during the holy month of ...

During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to spend more time praying at the mosque. Additionally, a sixth prayer, optional, ... Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon, signifying the start of the next month, is spotted. Here is what you ...