RAMADHAN WISHES : KASHILILIKA BLOG

KASHILILIKA BLOG WISHES MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD HAPPYNESS, PEACE AND HOLY SUBMISSION DURING THE HOLY RAMADHAN..
HERE WE BRING YOU SOME FACTS ABOUT RAMADHAN.
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or
Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic
calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting,
charity-giving and self-accountability for
Muslims The first verses of the
Koran (Qu'ran) were revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad (also written as Mohammad or
Muhammed) during the last third of Ramadan,
making this an especially holy period.
What Do People Do?
Many Muslims  fast during the
daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five
Pillars (fundamental religious duties) of Islam.
It is a time of self-examination and increased
religious devotion. It is common to have a pre-
fast meal (suhoor ) before sunrise and an
evening meal (iftar) after sunset during
Ramadan. Some groups of people, including the
chronically ill, mentally challenged, and the
elderly who cannot participate due to health
reasons, are exempt from fasting. It is also not
allowed to have sexual relations or smoke
during the day.
Ramadan is also a time for many Muslims to
donate to charity by participating in food drives
for the poor, organizing a collection or charity
event, and other voluntary activities. They are
also encouraged to read the Qur'an often
during Ramadan. Some Muslims recite the
entire Qur'an by the end of Ramadan through
special prayers known as Tarawih , which are
held in the mosques every night of the month,
during which a section of the Qur'an is recited.
Public Life
Many Islamic businesses and organizations
may amend opening hours to suit prayer times
during Ramadan . There may also
be some congestion around mosques during
prayer times, such as in the evenings.
Background
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic
calendar, which consists of 12 months and
lasts for about 354 days. The word “Ramadan”
is derived from an Arabic word for intense
heat, scorched ground and shortness of food
and drink. It is considered to be the most holy
and blessed month. Fighting is not allowed
during this period.
The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with
a new moon sighting, marking the start of the
ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Many
Muslims (except children, the sick and the
elderly) abstain from food, drink, and certain
other activities during daylight hours in
Ramadan. This is considered as the holiest
season in the Islamic year and commemorates
the time when the Qu’ran (Islamic holy book) is
said to have been revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad. This occurred on Laylat Al-Qadr ,
one of the last 10 nights of the month.
Ramadan ends when the first crescent of the
new moon is sighted again, marking the new
lunar month’s start. Eid-al-Fitr is the Islamic
holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.