What is Ramadan?

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!