National Ramadan Village 2025 opens February 27

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG), the Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), and the Muslim Youth Organization of Guyana (MYO) have recently revealed that, in a collaboration with the Government of Guyana, the National Ramadan Village would again be opened on the lawns of the MYO on Woolford Avenue in Georgetown for Ramadan 2025, the Muslim holy month of fasting.
The National Ramadan Village will be opened on Thursday, February 27, at 5:00pm, and all are invited.Entrances would be from Albert Street and from Woolford Avenue.
In order to facilitate the participation of brothers and sisters from the diaspora, arrangements have been made, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), for a special Islamic Heritage Tour – Discovering Islamic Culture and Religion — of the National Ramadan Village.
In the inaugural year of the National Ramadan Village, 2024, overwhelming responses and participation were recorded from Muslims and non-Muslims from various parts of the country.
The National Ramadan Village is the brainchild of H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and its uniqueness, tranquility and spiritual lure would again offer a different environment in which to observe the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Its establishment would continue to provide a wonderful opportunity for Guyanese to experience the spiritual ambience of Ramadan, and for families to gather and share with others for the breaking of the fast.
The Village would facilitate prayers, reflection and education on all weekends: Fridays-Sundays from 4:00pm to 10:00pm during the Muslim sacred month of Ramadan.
Laylat-ul-Qadr, referred to as the Night of Power, which generally occurs on the 27th night of Ramadan, would also be observed at the National Ramadan Village.
During the evenings when the Village is open, presentations would be delivered by learned Islamic scholars in an effort to enlighten all on the virtues of Islam and Ramadan through various topics, including the important role of women, women empowerment, and youth.
This would allow for the teachings of Islam and Ramadan to reach beyond the mosques.
In addition, the Maghrib and Isha Salat (evening and night prayers), along with Taraweeh (prayers specific to the Holy month of Ramadan), will be offered and led by learned Imams.
The National Ramadan Village, with its magnificent Islamic-themed design and the relevant components of its grand setting, would again present a glorious sight.
The organizing committee expects that visits and participation in 2025 would surpass the 2024 numbers, both from Guyanese of diverse backgrounds across the country and from overseas visitors.
In a multifaceted society like Guyana, and evident from our national festivities, participating and sharing in each other’s culture and traditions allow for the further strengthening of bonds and enlightenment. The National Ramadan Village provides yet another opportunity to build upon this impacting and rich tradition.
Along with prayers and spiritual reflection, the National Ramadan Village would accommodate a number of booths which would showcase the various aspects of the teachings of Islam, along with garments, literature, and local and international cuisine, including sweetmeats.
In 2024, responses to these booths were beyond expectation, and increased interest is expected this year. As had happened in 2024, the National Ramadan Village would provide Iftar and dinner, while the cuisine booths would offer a variety of options through sale of what would be on display.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayers, reflection, and community. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. This year, it is expected to commence on the first day of March.