About Ramadan

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is a time for

worship and contemplation.   Ramadan marks the day the Koran was sent down from Heaven via the angel

Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad.
 
 
 

Muslims must abide by rules from dawn until  sunset for the entire month. Eating and  drinking, are  forbidden

during daylight.  In addition,  Muslims must show greater sympathy for the needy and poor.

At the end of each day, Muslims break their fast with a meal called the iftar. Following the  custom of Prophet

Muhammad, the fast is often broken with dates, then followed by a prayer and dinner.
 
 
 

Muslims also generally have a pre-fast meal before dawn.
 
 
 

The evening of the 23rd day of the month ("the Night of Decree"), is a very special day in which all sins are

forgiven. This night is believed to be the one on which Muhammad first received the revelation of the Holy

Koran.

The day after Ramadan ends, Muslims celebrate a holiday called Id-al-Fitr, a three-day "Feast of Fast Breaking."

During this time, gifts are exchanged, large meals consumed, and the company of family and friends enjoyed.