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What is Ramadan?

5/21/2020

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What is Ramadan?
  • Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the most blessed time of the year for Muslims
  • It is known as “The Month of the Quran” because Muslims believe that God revealed the first verses of the Quran in Ramadan 

Why do Muslims Fast in Ramadan?
  • Fasting during Ramadan is a pillar of Islam and is required for Muslims who are healthy and able to do so
  • Muslims fast in order to get closer to God by focusing on prayer, reading Quran, and staying away from bad actions
  • Fasting also helps Muslims empathize with those in need

What do Muslims do During Ramadan?
  • Muslims fast for 29 to 30 days from sunrise to sunset
  • During the day, Muslims do not eat or drink anything
  • At sunset every day, we break our fast with a meal called Iftar normally with dates and water
  • When Ramadan starts, Muslims greet each other with “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem”
  • At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with our families, food, and gifts!
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