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.
Read my other post: Islam: as simple as possible.
* there are considerations such as age and health condition…
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