Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims during which they keep fasting and stay away from drinking, sexual activities and other activities which are considered to be sin in the eyes of Allah. It is believed that during the month of Ramadan the holy book Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Muslims pray to Allah by reciting Ramadan dua and visit mosque through out the month. It is believed that during Ramadan the gates of heaven stay open and the gates hell remain closed.

Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, but some Muslims insist on using the calculated time of the moon as the new moon is not in the same state globally. Usually Ramadan dates varies from countries to countries by as day or two. And when the crescent moon is visible again at the end of the month, then Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated.

Actually the Islamic colander is 13days shorter then the solar calendar therefore it is difficult to say whether the Ramadan dates of 2009 will be similar to the Ramadan dates of 2010 or not. Ramadan basically falls in the ninth month of Islamic calendar. If the crescent moon is seen at night then the next day is the first day of Ramadan. Generally Ramadan continues for 29 to 30 days.

Lailatul Qadr (the night of power)
The 27th day Ramadan month is said to be the night of power. On this day Muslims pray to Allah the whole night.

Eid-Ul-Fitr:
After the Ramadan month is over the next day is celebrated as the Eid-ul-Fitr. It is the big time for celebrations for the Muslims. Men specially wear white color symbol of peace and prosperity. On this day every one visit mosque early morning and organize party and get together at their home for all their near and dear ones. Every one enjoy and have delicious Ramadan food together. Children enjoy Eid the most as they get a lot new clothes, sweets and gifts from their family members. Muslims greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak!

Following are the Ramadan dates, Lailatul Qadr dates and Eid-Ul-Fitr dates for the coming years :

Ramadan Begins in North America: August 11, 2010
Lailat Ul Qadr (Night of Power):September 05, 2010
Eid-Al-Fitr (End of Ramadan):September 10, 2010
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) August 01, 2011
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) August 26, 2011
Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) August 30, 2011
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) July 20, 2012
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) August 14, 2012
Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) August 19, 2012
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) July 09, 2013
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) August 03, 2013
Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) August 08, 2013
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) June 28, 2014
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) July 23, 2014
Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) July 28, 2014