Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month in which the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and it is the month which comes after Sha-Aban. Ramadan 2023 starts from 23 March to 21 April 2023. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Ramadan is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. The Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) . Therefore, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told his ummah that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell (Jahannam) would be closed
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. Since the Islamic lunar calendar year is 11 to 12 days shorter than the tropical year
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in Islam. It's a time to spend quality time with family, learn about faith, and give back to your community.
Ramadan fasting is a religious observance that Muslims observe for a month.
Muslims observe the month of Ramadan, the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, through fasting and prayers.
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam; it is intended to teach Muslims patience and self-control while reminding them of those less fortunate than themselves.
The fast starts at fajr and ends at sunset. It also involve abstaining from smoking, drinking alcohol or eating food during daylight hours.
The Islamic calendar is lunar and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. The Islamic calendar year has 354 or 355 days in a year, which is 11 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. The Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar based on the earth's revolution around the sun.
