When is Ramadan? Here’s what to know about the Muslim holy month that begins Friday

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, is set to begin the evening of Feb. 28.Muslims in Michigan will observe with fasting, prayers, Quran recitation and charity.Muslims throughout Michigan are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan — a time for prayer, fasting and spiritual reflection — which begins at sunset Friday.
In the Islamic faith, the holy month provides an opportunity to strengthen faith and connection with God through acts of worship, the Islamic Networks Group said.
“Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion, during which Muslims spend extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers,” Islamic Networks Group’s website says.
Here’s what to know.