Wish you all blessed Ramadan (in Arabic, they say Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem).
What is Ramadan?
It’s the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During which, muslims are required to fast*. That’s, not to eat, drink, have sex from dawn till sunset. It also has some extra worshiping rituals comparing to other months.
When is Ramadan?
Arabic/Islamic months are:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi al-Awwal
- Rabi al-Thani
- Jumada al-Awwal
- Jumada al-Thani
- Rajab
- Shaban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhu al-Qadah
- Dhu al-Hijjah
They are based on the lunar cycle of the moon. The start and end date of Ramadan depend on sighting of the crescent moon. This is why Ramadan comes at different date each year.
* there are considerations such as age and health condition…
Wishing you and yours a blessed Ramadan.
Thank you, Patricia. Wishing the same to you 🙂
Ramadan Kareem, Mohamad. 🌙
Thank you, Carolyn. Wishing the same to you 🙂
Ramadan Kareem to you and your family! 🙂
Thank you, Morgaine. Wishing the same to you 🙂
Ramadan Mubarak to you and yours! 💖
Thank you, Layla. Wishing the same to you 🙂
Ramadan Mubarak! I still remember all the little blue lanterns that festooned Cairo at Ramadan/
Thank you, Kerry. Wishing the same to you. Yes, Cairo might be one of the most beautiful cities during Ramadan – a lot of fun and activities at night.
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Buon Ramadan Mubarak… finito!
Fai molto bene a raccontare: è una bella cosa conoscere chi abbiamo vicino e imparare a rispettarlo nella diversità!
All the best 💙🦋
Thank you very much, Sherazade. Yes, life is based on diversity; and knowing wonderful people such you and my other friends on WordPress is the most beautiful thing <3