Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 bụ asọmpi kwa afọ zuru ụwa ọnụ nke ebumnuche ya bụ idetu nakwa ikesa ọtụtụ omenala na ọdịbendị ndị a hugasịrị n'ọnwa Ramadan. Àgbà nke 2025 ga-eledo anya na mba ụwa dị iri atọ na abụọ (32) n'ọnụ ọgụ, ndị gụnyere Algeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, nakwa United States iji weghara omume ọdịnala bara ụba, ihe nketa islam, na akụkọ ndụ nke ndị Alakụba a ma ama. Onyinye ga-agbasa gafee asụsụ dị iri abụọ na isii (26) n'ofe nyiwe ndị dị ka Wikipedia, Wikibooks, na Wikivoyage. Site na mmemme ịntanetị na oge ọ̀zụ̀zụ̀ dịgasị iche iche, WLR 2025 na-achọ ime ka obodo dị iche iche tinye aka, na-akwalite ịkekọrịta ihe ọmụma na iwulite ọdịbendị.
Asọmpi a nwere ike ịmalite na Febrụwarị 25 ruo Eprel 15, 2025, na-elekwasị anya na ịkwalite nnọchite anya ọdịnala Ramadan na ihe nketa Alakụba n'ófè nyiwe Wikimedia niile.
Ije Ozi
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 na-achọ imechi oghere ndị dị na ihe ọmụma gbasara ọdịnala dị iche iche nke Ramadan na akụkọ ihe mere eme gbasara Alakụba na ọrụ Wikimedia. Site n'ịgba ume nsonye zuru ụwa ọnụ, atụmatụ a bu n'obi inye obodo ndị a na-amaghị ofụma ike nakwa ịkwalite ndetu akụkọ omenala n'ọtụtụ asụsụ.
Ebe Nlekwasi Anya
Ebe nlekwasị anya nke WLR 2025 bụ iwu ebe nchekwa ihe ọmụma gbasara Ramadan bụ kpọngem ma dịkwa n'ọtụtụ asụsụ, na-egosipụta ụdị dị iche iche nke emume ya n'ófè ụwa gbaa gburugburu. Mgbalị a na-achọ ịkwalite nghọta omenala, ịkwalite inwe afọ ojuju na omenala obodo, na ikwalitekwu nnọchite anya obodo ndị Alakuba gasị na nyiwe Wikimedia niile.
Ebumnobi
Ebumnobi ndị bụ isi nke Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 gụnyere
Kepụta maọbụ tụgharịa n'asụsụ ọzọ ihe karịrị akụkọ puku ise (5,000) na isiokwu metụtara Ramadan nakwa ndị Alakụba a ma ama.
Mmụba mmata na nsonye n'ọrụ Wikimedia, ọkachasị na mpaghara a na-amaghị ofụma
Engage contributors from 32 countries and 26 language communities in documenting Ramadan traditions and cultural practices.
Empower local organizers with tools, training, and resources to lead national-level initiatives.
Scope
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 will focus on:
Documenting cultural traditions, rituals, and culinary practices during Ramadan.
Highlighting places of worship and community events.
Creating and improving biographies of notable Islamic historical figures.
Encouraging multilingual contributions across 26 Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia, Wikivoyage, and Wikibooks.
The project integrates virtual and localized events, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Scope of Topics
Contributors are encouraged to focus on the following themes:
Religious Practices: Articles on fasting (Sawm), prayers (Taraweeh, Tahajjud), Zakat al-Fitr, and Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
History of Ramadan: The historical origins and development of Ramadan over time.
Cultural Aspects: How Ramadan is observed in different countries and communities, including cultural traditions like Iftar and Suhoor meals.
Notable Figures: Contributions of key Islamic scholars, religious leaders, and notable personalities related to Ramadan.
Ramadan and the Arts: Poetry, music, and literature inspired by Ramadan, and how Ramadan has influenced cultural output.
Food and Traditions: Articles on traditional Ramadan foods, recipes for Iftar and Suhoor, and culinary customs across different cultures.
Articles outside of this scope may be accepted as long as they contribute to a broader understanding of Ramadan.
Target Audience
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.
Key Activities
Competitions and Campaigns: National and international contests to encourage content creation.
Training and Mentorship: Online sessions to guide participants on using Wikimedia platforms effectively.
Outreach Programs: Social media campaigns, posters, and community leaflets to raise awareness.
Localized Events: In-person and virtual events to engage local communities.
Recognition and Prizes: Awards for high-quality contributions and active participants.
Expected Outcomes
Over 5,000 new or improved articles, images, and data entries related to Ramadan and Islamic heritage.
Increased participation from underrepresented regions and linguistic groups.
A strengthened global network of Wikimedia contributors passionate about cultural documentation.
Partners and Collaborators
To ensure success, WLR 2025 will collaborate with:
Local Wikimedia chapters and user groups including 32 countries participated in the community engagement survey.
Religious and cultural institutions promoting Ramadan awareness.
Influencers and educators to amplify outreach efforts.
Post-Contest Engagement and Learning Outcomes
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.
The contest is open to all registered Wikipedia users.
Team contributions are allowed, but the prize will be shared among team members.
Articles must be submitted by adding them to the official submissions pages for each Wiki.
Each article should meet the minimum size requirement of 3,500 bytes (for new articles).
For existing articles, participants must provide a summary of the improvements made, and should meet the minimum size requirement of 3,500 bytes.
All contributions must follow Wikipedia’s content policies: Neutral Point of View (NPOV), Verifiability (V), and No Original Research (NOR).
Articles must not contain plagiarism or violate copyright laws.
Participants may submit multiple articles, but each submission must meet the contest’s quality standards.
Articles found to be plagiarized, poorly sourced, or failing to follow Wikipedia’s policies will be disqualified.
Organizers and Sponsors
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Who can participate?
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.
