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How to celebrate Ramadan in ATX

Ramadan signifies the month when verses of the Quran were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,000+ years ago.

By Laura Figi
, March 21, 2023
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Ramadan falls on different dates annually, beginning 10-to-12 days earlier each year.

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Ramadan begins tonight and will likely last until the evening of Friday, April 21.

For those of Muslim faith, Ramadan is a month of prayer, reflection, and daily fasting from dawn until dusk. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a feast to celebrate the end of the fast.

Here’s how to celebrate:

  • City-Wide Iftar | Sunday, April 2 | Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd.
    • Join the Minaret Foundation, Mayor Kirk Watson, and Councilmember Zohaib Qadri for an iftar catered by Bamboo Biryani. Tickets start at $25 each, or get a table for eight for $200.
  • ATX Eid Fest 2023 | Saturday, April 22 | Reunion Ranch, 850 Country Rd. 255
    • Attend the first-ever Austin Eid event, complete with halal foods, a marketplace, games, and fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $10 for the 12-8 p.m. festival.

Click here to view Austin Muslim Community events.

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Laura Figi
Laura Figi has called Austin home for more than 12 years and has been known to say it’s her “favorite city in the world.” A proud graduate of Texas State University, she’s been working in local news since 2020. When she’s not working and learning about the community, you can find her at the local thrift shop, spending time with her two cats, or listening to live music.