7 Things To Know About Ramadan

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This period of fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is done with the intention to showing devotion to Allah.

Importance of Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar. It is believed that it was during this month that Allah revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam’s sacred text, to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him). Muslims observe Ramadan fasting worldwide, and it is an opportunity for them to focus on their faith, practice self-discipline and do good deeds.

Ramadan has a lot of significance for Muslims, but there are many other reasons why it is so important. It’s a time of self-reflection, giving back to those less fortunate than you, and fasting from sunrise until sunset.

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When Does Ramadan Start and End? And How is this determined?

The sighting of the Moon determines the exact beginning and ends times of Ramadan. So, Ramadan starts and ends day fall on a different day each year, depending on lunar cycles.

Moon Sighting Ramadan

What are the benefits of fasting during Ramadan?

Fasting during Ramadan has many benefits. It teaches people to control their desires, helps them understand what it feels like to be hungry and thirsty, teaches patience and discipline, and helps them feel empathy for those who are less fortunate.

How Ramadan Helps to Balance Emotional Health

Ramadan teaches Muslims to discipline themselves and abstain from worldly desires. Ramadan also has many benefits for emotional health. It helps people be more grateful for what they have, and it helps them focus on the positive things in their lives. It also teaches them self-control and discipline, which are crucial skills in life.

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What are Suhoor and Iftar

Suhoor is an Arabic term for the meal eaten before fasting and Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the fast of Ramadan, and it is often followed by an evening prayer, Maghrib.

Iftar

Ramadan Greetings

Muslims greet each other with the traditional Ramadan greeting of “Ramadan Mubarak“, which means “Blessed Ramadan”. Muslims also use the phrase “Ramadan Kareem“, which means “Generous Ramadan”, to greet each other. The following are some popular Ramadan Greetings:

  • Ramadan Kareem
  • Ramadan Mubarak
  • Wishing you a happy Ramadan.
  • May Ramadan strengthen all of our taqwa.
  • May Ramadan bring you prosperity and joy.
  • May this holy month bring you ever closer to enlightenment.
  • Sending wishes for a peaceful Ramadan.
  • Wishing you a meaningful fast.
  • May Ramadan bring you ever closer to Jannah.
  • Wishing you good health and a warm spirit this Ramadan.
  • May Allah be with you throughout your fast.
  • May the holy month of Ramadan set your spirit alight.
  • Wishing you a holy and blessed fast.
  • May the holy month help you focus on your faith.
  • Wishing you a holy month of enlightenment and joy.
  • May the holy month bring you closer to Allah.
  • May Allah guide you to the purification of the soul during your fast.

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