Facts about the Holy month of Ramadan



The month of Ramadan or Ramzaan is a time when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, meet families and their communities, give to charity, remember the year gone by and resolve to be better as an individual.
This year (2020) Ramadan started on the evening of 23rd April,2020 and will last till 30 days, i.e. on Saturday, May 23.
Muslims consider this month as the holiest month and perform prayers and do services in Mosques.
However, this year being the lockdown, the prayers and services are being performed online.


History of Ramadan
It was established as a Holy Month for Muslims after the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE on the occasion known as Laylat al-Qadr, frequently translated as “the Night of Power."
Observance of Ramadan is mandated in the Quran, Surah 2, Ayah 185:
“The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.”


Fasting Rules during Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours.
If a fast is broken, it will need to be compensated for by fasting at a later date.
Or they can pay "fidyah" (a religious term for donation of food or money).
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, so all adult Muslims are expected to fast.
It is thought abstaining from these activities will lead to greater "taqwa", or consciousness of God.

Benefits of Ramadan
With this month prohibiting the Muslims who perform fasts from Drinking alcohol or cigarette,  this months helps them to leave such addictions.
This is the best month to complete the whole quran (holy book).
You can definitely lose your weight and stay healthy during Ramadan as you cannot munch food the entire day.
-Nehal

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