When is Ramadan 2013?

Question: When is Ramadan 2013?

Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2013?

Answer: Ramadan is expected to begin on or around July 9, 2013 and will finish on or around August 7, 2013.

Note: The exact dates of Islamic holidays cannot be determined in advance, due to the nature of the Islamic lunar calendar. Estimates are based on expected visibility of the hilal (waxing crescent moon following a new moon) and may vary according to location.