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What is your favorite thing about Ramadan?
Most importantly, Ramadan is the month of spiritual rejuvenation. The taraweeh prayers give us so much peace. Standing next to people we don’t usually meet and praying also makes our perspective stronger, and it builds the peace in the community.
What is so special about Ramadan?
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in Islamic culture. For Muslims, it’s a time for spiritual reflection and growth, to help those in need, and to spend time with loved ones. It’s also a time when Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours for the whole month of Ramadan.
What are 3 facts about Ramadan?
10 Interesting facts about Ramadan
- Muslims all over the world regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race or colour participate in fasting for the entire month of Ramadan:
- The new moon determines the start of Ramadan:
- Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam:
What is the most important part of Ramadan?
One of the most important aspects of the Ramadan fast is called niyyah. Niyyah literally means “intention.” Muslims must not simply or accidentally abstain from food; they must achieve the requirement of niyyah.
Why do we love fasting in Ramadan?
The idea of fasting is to bring Muslims closer to God and remind them of the suffering endured by the less fortunate. In addition, many Muslims give zakat, or donate money, to charities and feed the hungry and poor. Overall, it’s an exercise of self-restraint and charity. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam.
What are the values of Ramadan?
It is a time of deep personal refection on Allah (God), and a time to embody the core values of Ramadan: self-control, expressing kindness, resolving conflict, spiritual renewal and purification.
What do you do for Ramadan?
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating any food, drinking any liquids, smoking cigarettes, and engaging in any sexual activity, from dawn to sunset. That includes taking medication (even if you swallow a pill dry, without drinking any water).
Why does Ramadan feel different?
Since the new moon is not in the same state at the same time globally, the beginning and ending dates of Ramadan depend on what lunar sightings are received in each respective location. As a result, Ramadan dates vary in different countries, but usually only by a day. This is due to the cycle of the moon.
What will you miss about Ramadan?
Family gatherings The holy month has always been about hospitality, unity, and gatherings where family members, friends, and loved ones take turns inviting each other over. The food, the love, the spirit, the laughter and the bonds made of sharing meals together is what we miss the most about Ramadan this year.