Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 is an annual global contest aimed at documenting and sharing the diverse customs and traditions observed during the month of Ramadan. The 2025 edition will focus on 32 countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, and the United States, to capture the rich cultural practices, Islamic heritage, and biographies of significant Islamic figures. Contributions will span 26 languages across platforms like Wikipedia, Wikibooks, and Wikivoyage. Through online events and training sessions, WLR 2025 aims to engage diverse communities, fostering knowledge sharing and cultural appreciation.
The contest will likely run from February 25 to April 15, 2025, focusing on enhancing the representation of Ramadan traditions and Islamic heritage on Wikimedia platforms.
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 aims to bridge the gaps in knowledge about Ramadan traditions and Islamic history on Wikimedia projects. By encouraging global participation, the initiative aims to empower underrepresented communities and promote cultural documentation in multiple languages.
The vision of WLR 2025 is to build a comprehensive and multilingual repository of knowledge about Ramadan, showcasing the diversity of its observances across the world. This effort aims to enhance cultural understanding, foster pride in local traditions, and strengthen the representation of Islamic communities on Wikimedia platforms.
The primary participants include Wikimedia contributors, local community members, and individuals passionate about cultural documentation. Special attention will be given to engaging underrepresented communities in Islamic countries. Targeted regions include Algeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, and the United States, among others.
Post-contest activities will include evaluating outcomes through surveys, recognizing contributors, and sharing success stories. The initiative will provide valuable insights into community engagement, multilingual content creation, and cross-cultural collaboration, laying the foundation for future Wikimedia campaigns.
Through its holistic approach, Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 seeks to bridge cultural and knowledge gaps, celebrating Ramadan as a shared global tradition while enriching Wikimedia’s resources for generations to come.
Participation is open to everyone who is registered on Wikipedia. Both experienced editors and newcomers are welcome. There are no geographic restrictions, and contributions in all Wikipedia languages are encouraged.
Participants can contribute by:
Creating new articles.
Expanding or improving existing articles.
Translating articles into different languages.
Adding reliable references and sources to existing content.
Enhancing articles with high-quality images related to Ramadan and its traditions.
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 is organized by a global team of Wikimedia volunteers. The contest is supported by Wikimedia Foundation and local Wikimedia affiliates, who contribute prizes and help promote the event.
If you would like to get involved as an organizer, Wikimedia affiliate member or sponsor, please contact the organizing committee through email at wikimediaramadangmail.com, and sign here.
Anyone with a registered Wikipedia account can participate, regardless of where they live or their level of experience.
Q2: Can I contribute in a language other than English?
Yes! Contributions in all languages are encouraged. There are special prizes for multilingual contributions.
Q3: What happens if multiple users work on the same article?
Collaborative efforts are welcome. In the case of a prize-winning, the user who created the article will be considered as an article submitter.
Q4: Do I need to submit my article before the deadline?
Yes, only articles submitted before the deadline will be eligible for the contest.
Q5: Can I improve a stub article?
Yes! Improving stubs or underdeveloped articles is highly encouraged and can lead to substantial improvements being recognized.
This page can be updated as the contest develops, with links to participation pages, organizing committee information, and additional contest rules as needed.
