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People gathering for an iftar meal at Bur Dubai Grand Mosque during Ramadan, sharing food together to break their fast.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a special month for Muslims all around the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, people fast from dawn until sunset. This means they do not eat or drink during the day. At sunset, they break their fast together with a meal called iftar.

Ramadan is important because it is when the Quran, the holy book of Islam, is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. The month lasts about 29 to 30 days, starting when people see the crescent moon.

During Ramadan, Muslims spend time in prayer, reflection, and studying the Quran. They also give to charity and help others, which brings their community closer together. Even though fasting can be hard, many feel that Ramadan is a time for spiritual growth.

People often greet each other with kind words during Ramadan. In many places, families and friends share special meals and make this month a time of joy and giving. Ramadan reminds everyone to be kind, patient, and thoughtful.

Images

A beautiful crescent moon shining over the night sky in Turkey.
People gathered for Tarawih prayers during Ramadan inside the Great Mosque of West Sumatra.
A delicious Iftar meal featuring samosas, chicken rolls, and other tasty foods enjoyed during Ramadan.
Streets and markets in Aden beautifully decorated to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.
A donation box in a mosque in Taipei, showing how people contribute to support community needs.
An elegant example of Usmani script featuring a verse from the Quran, perfect for learning about Islamic calligraphy.
A colorful Iranian iftar meal featuring traditional foods like bread, sweets, and vegetables, enjoyed during Ramadan.
A chart showing the estimated dates of Ramadan from 1938 to 2038, helping people plan for this holy month.
A 1938 painting titled 'Ramazan with the poor' by Azim Azimzade, showcasing a cultural scene from Azerbaijan.
People gathering for Iftar inside the New Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul, Turkey.
A family sharing a meal during Ramadan Iftar, celebrating together with traditional foods.
People gathered for Iftar, a special meal during Ramadan, at the holy shrine of Imam Reza.
Men praying at the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

Related articles

Muslim
Quran
Islamic calendar
Iftar
Prophets of Islam
Muhammad

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