Ramadan 101
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Key Topics
- Fasting (Sawm): Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs.
- Suhoor & Iftar: The pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and the sunset meal to break the fast (iftar).
- Prayer: Increased focus on Salah (daily prayers) and Tarawih (special night prayers).
- Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power, considered the holiest night of the year, falls in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
- Eid al-Fitr: The celebration marking the end of Ramadan, observed with prayer, feasting, and giving.
- Zakat al-Fitr: Obligatory charity given before the Eid prayer.