What is Ramadan?
The Holiest Month of the Year
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and considered the Holiest month of the year. It is the month in which the Holy Qur'an was revealed and the month in which Muslims — from all across the globe — Fast from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
From the Qur'an
“You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God.”
— Qur'an, Surah 2, Ayah 183
Fasting
Abstaining from food, drink, vain talk and sexual relations
Salah
Pray the five daily prayers on time and in a group
Qur'an
Read and recite as much of God's word as the Heart desires
Dhikr
Mention the name of God as much as possible
Sahoor
Pre-Dawn Meal to begin the Fast
Iftar
Sunset Meal to Break the Fast