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Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026/Participate Guide

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Welcome to Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026!

General
Media & Results

Wiki Loves Ramadan is a global initiative aimed at documenting and celebrating the diverse practices, traditions, and cultural significance of Ramadan worldwide through Wikimedia projects. Local organizers play a pivotal role in bringing this campaign to life by mobilizing communities, hosting events, and ensuring participants are well-supported.

Editor's Guide

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Welcome to Wiki Loves Ramadan! This guide is designed to help editors—both new and experienced—contribute effectively to the campaign.

Below is a collection of video tutorials to assist you in learning how to edit and contribute to English Wikipedia. Subtitles are available in a variety of languages.

Basic Editing

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  • Creating an Account: Instructions on creating a Wikipedia user account.
Creating a Wikipedia Account
  • Basic Editing: Learn the fundamentals of editing Wikipedia articles.
Wikipedia video tutorial – Basic Editing
  • Adding Links: How to create internal and external links within Wikipedia articles.
Wikipedia tutorial – How to make links

Article Creation and Improvement

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  • Creating Reliable Articles: Guidance on creating high-quality, reliable articles that meet Wikipedia's standards.
Wikipedia video tutorial – Reliability
  • Adding References and Citations: Learn how to properly cite sources using references and citations.
Wikipedia Tutorial – References and Citations
  • Creating Infoboxes: A tutorial on creating and using infoboxes to summarize key information in articles.
Wikipedia Tutorial – Infobox
  • Biographical Article Creation (Recording): A speedrun demonstration of creating a biographical Wikipedia article.
Recording of Biographical Article Creation

How to Participate

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  • Choose a Wikimedia Project: Decide whether you want to contribute to
  • Wikipedia and sister projects: Write or improve articles related to Ramadan.
  • Find a Topic: Identify a topic relevant to Ramadan that needs improvement. Examples include:
    • Articles on Ramadan traditions in specific regions.
    • Biographies of notable individuals related to Ramadan.
    • Visual content like mosque decorations, iftar gatherings, or charity events during Ramadan.
  • Research Thoroughly: Ensure your contributions are based on reliable sources. Use books, academic journals, news articles, or verified online resources.
  • Contribute Your Work: For Articles: Use neutral language and cite your sources properly.
  • Follow Wikimedia Policies: Adhere to Wikimedia's guidelines, including copyright policies and standards for neutral and verifiable content.

Tips for New Editors

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  • Start small—fix typos, add references, or upload a single photo.
  • Participate in training sessions or workshops hosted by local organizers.
  • Seek help from experienced editors if you’re unsure about something.

Why Participate?

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By contributing to Wiki Loves Ramadan, you:

  • Celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage of Ramadan.
  • Enhance knowledge-sharing about Ramadan traditions worldwide.
  • Join a global community of like-minded individuals passionate about free knowledge.

Need Help?

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For questions or assistance, contact your local organizer or visit the campaign's help desk on Wikimedia projects.