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3 of 10 | . Mohammed El-Dahshan, 38-year-old “mesaharati,” or dawn caller, accompanies his donkey wrapped with colored led lights to wake Muslims up for a meal before sunrise, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in the Delta city of Dikernis, Egypt, about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Cairo, early Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship Conclusion: What Ramadan Means for Muslims Worldwide. Ramadan goes beyond being the month of fasting. It also signifies great spiritual growth, community bonding, and self-restraint and thrift. Each part of Ramadan, from the pre-dawn meal to housekeeping during the long night prayers, was made for drawing Muslims closer to Allah and to each other. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders — including conflicts and political turmoil — can become part of the focus of the month’s prayers, giving or advocacy for many. Today, Ramadan is a unifying experience for the global Muslim community, or Ummah. Muslims in all parts of the world, from Indonesia to Morocco, from the United States to South Africa, observe this holy month with fasting, prayer, and charity. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon; this For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer (ṣalāt) in the mosque, and reading of the Qurʾān. God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy month with fasting, prayer, and faithful intention. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. For many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, fasting began Monday, after an Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon; this year, the Millions of Muslims across the world observe fast during the whole month of Ramadan as this is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. The Arabic word ‘Ramad’ means heat or drought. So Ramadan symbolizes abstinence from eating anything and drinking water from dawn till dusk. Of the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan lasts the longest and is cherished deeply by Muslims all over the world.We as Muslims are expected to abstain from food, drinks and worldly engagements and desires while observing fasts. 10 Importance of Ramadan 1. A Month of Revelation of the Quran. Ramadan holds immense significance as the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Quran is the ultimate guide for humanity, and its revelation during Ramadan highlights the importance of this month. Quranic Reference: This year, the Holy month of Ramadan began the evening of April 1 in the U.S. and will be celebrated through the evening of May 1. Many within our UNC community will begin a spiritual reflection and fast daily from dawn to dusk. Islam, meaning “submission to the will of God”, is the second-largest religion globally, with roughly 1.9 billion Muslim followers. Followers of Islam are known as The word Ramadan derives from the Arabic root R-M-Ḍ (ر-م-ض) "scorching heat", [27] which is the Classical Arabic verb "ramiḍa (رَمِضَ)" meaning "become intensely hot – become burning; become scorching; be blazing; be glowing". The public celebration at the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the month of Shawwal, is called `Eid Al-Fitr. After sunset on the 29th of Ramadan, Muslims wait for the announcement of whether the new moon has been sighted, which means that Ramadan is finished and the next day is `Eid. In that case, there are no Tarawih Prayers that night. If For one month, Muslims observing Ramadan fast during the day and then feast at night. By abstaining from food and water (as well as sex, smoking, fighting, etc.) during daylight, Muslims strive to 3. “Ramadan is the Same Everywhere” Ramadan’s timing and practices can vary depending on location and culture. For example, in countries with long daylight hours, Muslims may fast for 18-20 hours a day, while in others, the fast may be shorter. 4. “Ramadan is Just for Muslims” Let's start with the basics! Here are some commonly searched questions about Ramadan: What Does Ramadan Mean? Linguistically, ‘Ramadan’ comes from the Arabic word ‘Ramidha’ (رَمِضَ) or ‘Ar-Ramad’ (الرَمَضُ), which means intense scorching heat. Like the scorching heat from the sun that dries the muddy water on the Observing Ramadan is one of the five 'pillars' of Islam. During Ramadan, all Muslims over the age of about 12, with some exceptions, are expected to fast between dawn and sunset. When does it take place? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which follows the phases of the moon. This means the dates of Ramadan change each year. Ramadan is not just about giving up food and drink — it is a time for introspection, forgiveness and reflection; it is a time to cleanse the heart of all ills, pray, share a meal and, above all
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