Ramadan
Ramadan (name) means the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset; also a male given name. Example: “Muslims around the world observe Ramadan each year.”
Word forms
Ramadans plural
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Muslims around the world observe _____ each year.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic رَمَضَان (ramaḍān).
Rhymes for Ramadan
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What does “Ramadan” mean?
The word “Ramadan” means the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset; also a male given name.
How do you pronounce “Ramadan”?
“Ramadan” is pronounced ra-muh-DAHN (/ɹæməˈdɑːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ramadan” in a sentence?
Here is “Ramadan” used in a sentence: “Muslims around the world observe Ramadan each year.”
What part of speech is “Ramadan”?
“Ramadan” is a name.
Where does the word “Ramadan” come from?
The word “Ramadan” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic رَمَضَان (ramaḍān).
Is “Ramadan” a common word?
“Ramadan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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