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Ramadan 2025 A Month Of Fasting Prayer And Spiritual Reflection Begins February 28th

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (from dawn to dusk) , prayer, reflection, and community. During the day Muslims are encouraged to engage in charity and devote extra time and attention to spiritual activities, such as praying and reading the Quran.  This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at the end of February, but the exact timing depends on the sight of the moon. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a fast from sunrise to sunset, meaning they abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. During Ramadan, Muslims have a pre-dawn meal called Suhoor and a post-sundown meal called Iftar.

What is Eid? Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. It is a major holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world to signify the breaking of the fast. this year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on Sunday, March 30 or Monday, March 31 depending on the sighting of the moon.

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Everyday Hero: Ice Cream Man Stops Traffic to Rescue Missing 2-Year-Old

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Today we recognize John from SweetGuy Ice Cream Truck for his quick actions that helped reunite a missing child with his family.

Full story from John:
*“15 years in the ice cream truck has taught me to ALWAYS be on the lookout for kids in the road. Never did I think that would be tested the way it was tonight.

Around 8:30 p.m. on Route 9W, I saw something no one wants to see—a barefoot 2-year-old in a diaper, alone and running down the side of the road. I was terrified, but it was clear the little boy was even more scared.

I quickly pulled the truck across the road to block traffic and ran after him—forgot how fast those little legs can move! When I caught up, I found he was nonverbal and immediately called the Haverstraw Police Department.

Thank you to HPD for your quick response. They were able to reunite the boy with his father before I left. I’m just so grateful I was there. Not only did my experience help me notice him in time, but sadly, not a single other car stopped. Dozens of people drove past a clearly dangerous situation. I don’t even think anyone else called 911—HPD said mine was the first they heard of it.

It felt like an eternity between jumping out of the truck and getting help, but in the end, I’m just thankful that boy is safe.”*

Thank you, John, for your courage, quick thinking, and for always keeping kids’ safety top of mind—even after your shift is over. You’re a true hometown hero.

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VIDEO: Sheraton Crossroads Hotel implosion in Mahwah, New Jersey

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