In observation of the holy month of Ramadan, Guyana’s second Ramadan Village will be launched on February 27, 2025 and is anticipated to be larger with diaspora participation.
Ramadan is a month of prayer, reflection and fasting for Muslims across the world. It is expected to commence on March 1, 2025. The village will be opened to the public from the first day of fasting.
So, the National Ramadan Village will be launched on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 17: 00 hrs on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO), Woolford Avenue.
Thereafter, prayers, reflection and education will be facilitated every weekend – Fridays to Sundays- during the sacred month from 16: 00 hrs 22: 00 hrs.

Iftar and dinner will also be offered.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Director of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Shaikh Moeen ul-Hack said this year, reciters from India and Nigeria are also expected to participate.
They will add to the presentations that will be delivered by Islamic scholars.
“The village uniqueness and calming and spiritual lure will again offer a different environment to observe the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“It will again offer a fresh and innovative environment to observe the holy month of Ramadan. It establishment with continue to provide a wonderful opportunity for Guyanese to experience the spiritual ambiance of Ramadan and families to gather ad share with others for the breaking of fast,” Shaikh ul-Hack said.
In 2024, the inaugural National Ramadan Village attracted about 20,000 persons and 20 booths. So far for this year, 25 booths are expected with the numbers likely to increase.
And to allow persons from the diaspora to participate, an Islamic tour has been arranged through the Guyana Tourism Authority.
“The organizing committee expects that visits and participation in 2025 will surpass the 2024 numbers, both from Guyanese of diverse backgrounds across the country and overseas visitors,” Shaikh ul-Hack said.
Other activities will be featured at the event include the display of booths along with local and international cuisine, teaching of Islam, literature and fashion.
President of the Guyana Islamic Trust, Shaikh Abdool Aleem Rahim encourage all Muslims and beyond to experience the village and what Islam has to offer.

“We have built upon the experience of the last year.
“The idea here is not to replace the Masjids…This is an added facility that offers a social environment that is conducive to Muslim families and families in a whole to spend time, congregate, listen to informative presentations, be motivated and also have other opportunities to be in such an environment,” Shaikh Rahim said.
The National Ramadan Village is an effort between Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Guyana Islamic Trust, and the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO) in collaboration with the Government of Guyana.