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Ramadan -a month of
obligatory daily fasting in Islam is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar
calendar. Daily fasts begin at dawn and end with sunset. Special nightly prayers
called, Taraweeh prayers are held. The entire Quran is recited in these prayers
in Mosques all around the world. This month provides an opportunity for Muslims
to get closer to God. This is a month when a Muslim should try to:
 | See not what displeases
Allah |
| Speak no evil |
| Hear no evil |
| Do no evil |
| Look to Allah with fear and
hope |
"O you who believe! Fasting is
prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may
become God-fearing." (The Quran, 2:183)
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from
Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in
Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins
forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his
reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim).
Ramadan ends with a day long celebration known as Eidul-Fitr. Eidul-Fitr
begins with a special morning prayer in grand Mosques and open grounds of towns
and cities of the world. the prayer is attended by men, women and children with
their new or best clothes. A special charity, known as Zakatul-Fitr is given out
prior to the prayer. The rest of the day is spent in visiting relatives and
friends, giving gifts to children and eating.
As Ramadan Ends
Sunnahs of Eidul-Fitr
The Magnificent
World Event of
Ramadan takes place in Makkah each year, where more than 3 million Muslims from all
over the world go and spend time in worship and devotion
to God. You can watch the special Taraweeh prayers
being held in Makkah during this month either through a satellite dish
network or internet. A website to watch these is:
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