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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. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. 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; the month cycles through the seasons. FILE – Worshippers attend Friday prayers during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, self-improvement and heightened devotion to God. In addition to praying five times a day, Muslims pray extra nightly prayers. Muslims are also encouraged to study and recite the Quran and perform acts of charity. A common way to greet Muslims during the holy month is to say, “Ramadan mubarak.” Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان, Ramaḍān) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods of worship. Muslims will fast from dawn to dusk - and are expected to abstain from eating, drinking Ramadan is that month for over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. From dawn to sunset, Muslims refrain from food, drink, and sexual relations to focus on spiritual growth and self-discipline. Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual growth and is one of the five “pillars of Islam” – the others being the declaration of faith, daily prayer, alms-giving and the pilgrimage Imagine a month dedicated entirely to nourishing your soul, fostering gratitude, selflessness and reconnecting with your Creator. Ramadan is that month for over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual growth, and is one of the five “pillars of Islam.” The others being the declaration of faith, daily prayer, alms-giving, and the pilgrimage to Mecca. Able-bodied Muslims are expected to abstain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn to sunset each day of the month. Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. It’s expected this sighting will occur on the evening of Friday 28 February. If Ramadan begins on 28 February, its final day would be Sunday 30 March, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations likely taking place on Monday 31 March. For the start and end dates of Ramadan this year, see our Calendar of Important Islamic Dates. The Length and Purpose of Fasting. Muslims fast from pre-dawn to sunset, a fast of between 11-16 hours depending on the time of year for a period of 29-30 days. Ramadan entails forgoing food and drink, and if married, abstaining from sex during sunlit Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which the Holy Quran was sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During this time, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, a command given to Muslims in the Quran itself , instructing believers to observe fasting as an act of devotion and self-discipline. This fast lasts for 29 to 30 days throughout the month of Ramadan. During this period, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and, for married couples, from intimacy during daylight hours. Ramadan is seen as an opportunity for both physical and spiritual discipline, encouraging Muslims to avoid negative behaviors such as gossip, lying, or arguing. It possesses historic, spiritual, and community facets, and Ramadan is a period for brooding repentance and change. From the revelation of the Quran to the powerful meaning of Laylat al-Qadr, Ramadan epitomizes the essence of Islamic values and traditions. What if I Got My Period On the Night of Ramadan? In case you had your period on the night of Ramadan or at any time between sunset and Al-Fajr of the next day, you should refrain from fasting starting from the next day till you see the sign of purity. Then you should make up for these days after Ramadan. Ramadan Rules During Pregnancy and Lactation Ramadan is that period of the year when virtually everyone becomes God-conscious. In fact, it’s the only time when you see more ladies wearing the hijab and men visiting the mosque frequently. Ramadan observances became more public and widespread, with governments and newly established religious institutions playing a key role in organizing Ramadan activities. This period witnessed a resurgence of public iftars, state-sponsored Ramadan tents, and increased media coverage of Ramadan events, reflecting a renewed emphasis on Islamic
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