When does Ramadan finish?

[Inanna]

As some of you know my DD14 is following Islam. She has followed Ramadan with amazing vigilance this year. I have supported her in doing this - it was very difficult for her for the first week or so but she has really got into the swing and is going well...

Anyway I thought that today was the last day of Ramadan. She says it's Tuesday. Can one of you very wise women help me with what is correct? She is going away with her father tomorrow and he is forbidding her to fast and it is really upsetting her.

Also, I know that the end of Ramadan is very special - what can I do for her that is special as I am not Islamic - but would like to honour her first Ramadan?

[melbel]

turkish delight had a thread up about going to her folks to celebrate and break their fast today so I thought it was today.....

ETA:

http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...-him-dead.html

have a look here..

[AngelPunks]

I've googled it babe. this is what I got

on a side note - I'm so proud of her doing this

Islamic Events 2009*
* Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) December 29, 2008
* Israa'/Me'raj (Night Journey to Heavens) July 19, 2009
* Lailatul-Bara'at (Night of Salvation) August 05, 2009
* 1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) August 22, 2009*
* Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) September 16, 2009
* Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) September 20, 2009
* Eid-Al-Adha: November 27, 2009

And

Ramadan in 2009 will start on Friday, the 21st of August and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 19th of September.

Based on sightability in North America, in 2009 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Saturday, the 22nd of August.

Note that in the Muslim calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Ramadan on the sunset of Thursday, the 20th of August.

Although Ramadan is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year, since the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar and the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar. This difference means Ramadan moves in the Gregorian calendar approximately 11 days every year. The date of Ramadan may also vary from country to country depending on whether the moon has been sighted or not.

The dates provided here are based on the dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America for the celebration of Ramadan. Note that these dates are based on astronomical calculations to affirm each date, and not on the actual sighting of the moon with the naked eyes. This approach is accepted by many, but is still being hotly debated.

[Phteven]

The moon was sighted last night so Eid is today
Eid Mubarak.

Traditionally people buy new clothes for Eid and give presents to children.
Also they go visiting family and friends.
We always go out for a yummy breakfast - it's a bit late for breakfast but she might like a special lunch.

[Heaven]

Wow FC, your DD has done so well, she should be so proud of herself. A shame that her Dad is being like this when she is doing something meaningful and that she believes in when there are others her age doing far far worse things!!

[Girl-23]

Flowerchild,

You are an amazing mother. And your daughter did an excellent job at tackling the fasting month of Ramadan. Indeed, shame on her father for upsetting her. The moon was sighted in Western Australia last night, making eid today. As a child and still now, we always brought new clothes and relatives gave us money. Money, money, money! Lol. I never received presents. Family and friends come together. A week after eid (the following weekend), eid festivals are held. Where are you located? Maybe your daughter can attend and you can accompany her. At the festivals there is food, drinks, rides, entertainment, etc. Also, she can buy islamic clothing and books, if she wishes.

[Turkish Delight]

Wow FC. I am speechless. Congrats to you and her.

We celebrate by buying the kids new clothes, give the kids money as present, visit our elders, eat yummy food and sweets. It's about the kids. The kids have all the fun. There is usually an Eid festival (probably next weekend) in most of the major capital cities. I know there is a few in Melbourne. One in Broadmeadows and they other in Keysborough. May be take her to one of them in your city, if there is one planned. They are always fun, full of carnival rides.

She certainly deserves a present. If only i'd known earlier,i definitely would have popped something in the post for her.

Well done.