The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the 365 days of the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10 to12 days earlier each year. Read on to find out more about what Muslims traditionally do during this month.

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, religious reflection,