The Battle of Badr, an important event during Ramadan, took place in 624 CE.
The battle was fought on 13 March 624, corresponding in Islamic tradition to 17 Ramadan in the second year after the Hijra. It occurred near Badr, southwest of Medina, between the early Muslim community led by Muhammad and a larger Meccan force.
Badr is widely described in Islamic history as the first major battle between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Mecca. The Muslim victory gave the community greater political and military strength and made the battle a defining event in the early history of Islam.
Badr should not be confused with the conquest of Mecca, which took place in 630 CE, also during Ramadan. It also differs from the Night of Power, a devotional observance associated with the final part of Ramadan.