Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, these words mean scorching heat or dryness.

Ramadan is the month were Muslims worldwide are fasting. Fasting is started from dawn until sunset, this mean that they cannot eat and drink  before that.  As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking.

Ramadan is the month of improvement and increased worship, Muslims encouraged to read the entire Quran. Moreover, Muslims increase their prayers by the voluntary prayers which are held in the mosques every night of the month. This prayer is called Tarawih. 

Children’s are not required for fasting but, it’s required for grown-up Muslims. Grown-up Muslims who are ill, travelling, diabetic, pregnant are excused. No one knows how many days this month will take, it can be 29 or 30 days. This can be known based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.