Muslim Community Center of Tucson

Members prostrate themselves while praying near the conclusion of Friday prayers at the Muslim Community Center of Tucson, 5100 N. Kevy Place.

Many Muslims will recognize the beginning of Ramadan Monday, June 6.

The holy month of daytime fasting is based on the lunar calendar. The last day is Tuesday, July 5.

The Islamic Center of Tucson, 901 E. First Street, will mark the eve of Ramadan with prayers at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5. The Muslim Community Center of Tucson, 5100 N. Kevy Place, will host prayers starting 9:15 p.m. Sunday, June 5, according to mosque Facebook posts.

For more information, contact individual mosques. Learn more about the Islamic Center of Tucson at ictucson.org or call 624-3233. Contact the Muslim Community Center at mcctucson.org or 329-8568.


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Contact reporter Johanna Willett at jwillett@tucson.com or 573-4357. On Twitter: @JohannaWillett