The Events of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar (a calendar
measured by the cycles of the moon). Ramadan is thought as the holiest
months. The month begins as soon as the new moon is seen.
Muslims have to go without from all food, drink, gum chewing, any kind
of tobacco use, and any kind of sexual contact between dawn and sunset
(Fasting during the month of Ramadan is to be carried out each day
from when "the white thread of dawn appears to you distinct from its
black thread . . . till the night appears." Quran 2:187). These are
just the physical components of the fast. Other things Muslims should
do are refraining from lying, gossiping, abuse, and all other bad
deeds. All obscene sights and sounds should be avoided. This is done
so that the mind can be clean of bad thoughts. The act of fasting
redirects the heart and mind from the world, and directs it to God.
When a Muslim has an “urge” he/she is told to think of Allah, this
raises the level of God-consciousness.
The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing
good deeds and spending time with family and friends. In the evening
some Muslims go to the mosque to perform extra prayers in a
congregation, called Tarawih prayers.
Every night during these prayers, one thirtieth of Koran is recited,
so that by the end of the month, the entire Koran has been read.
People wish each other “Ramadan Kareem” or “Ramadan Mubarak”, this
means a successful, happy and blessed month.
During the last 10 days of the month Muslims try and spend as much
time worshipping in the mosque as possible. Some Muslims even spend
the whole of the month there. During the month of Ramadan it is also a
very popular time for Muslims to visit Mecca and Medina (Holy Places).
A normal day of fasting for a Muslim starts with a very early
breakfast called sahoor. Breakfast is eaten while it’s still dark,
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