What does "ramadan" mean?

(Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan

What is a synonym for "ramadan"?

Common synonyms include: eid al fitr, islamic calendar, laylat al qadr, lent, yom kippur.

Pronounced //ɹæməˈdɑːn//.

//ɹæməˈdɑːn// name

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Noun

1
(Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan wordnet
2
the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith wordnet

Proper Noun

1
The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.
"Sizzling kebabs, delicious kheer and the ever popular haleem -it's a clear sign that Ramadan sure brings with it a culinary awakening. At the same time, Ramadan is all about discipline and faith."
2
A male given name from Arabic, of Muslim usage.