Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, source
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,
The month of Ramadan lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. source
The month of Ramadan lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.
The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness. source
The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness.
Fasting is fardh (obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding. source
Fasting is fardh (obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding.
While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. source
While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations.
Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran. source
Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.
Fasting was also obligatory for prior nations, and is a way to attain taqwa, fear of God. source
Fasting was also obligatory for prior nations, and is a way to attain taqwa, fear of God.
Laylat al-Qadr, which in Arabic means "the night of power" or "the night of decree", is considered the holiest night of the year. source
Laylat al-Qadr, which in Arabic means "the night of power" or "the night of decree", is considered the holiest night of the year.
Laylat al-Qadr to have occurred on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramadan, i.e., the night of the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th. source
Laylat al-Qadr to have occurred on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramadan, i.e., the night of the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th.
Muslims also engage in increased prayer and charity during Ramadan. Ramadan is also a month where Muslims try to practice increased self-discipline. source
Muslims also engage in increased prayer and charity during Ramadan. Ramadan is also a month where Muslims try to practice increased self-discipline.
Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. Zakāt, often translated as "the poor-rate", source
Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. Zakāt, often translated as "the poor-rate",
In Ramadan, In addition to fasting, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran. Some Muslims perform the recitation of the entire Quran by means of special prayers, called Tarawih. source
In Ramadan, In addition to fasting, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran. Some Muslims perform the recitation of the entire Quran by means of special prayers, called Tarawih.
As the nation with the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia has diverse Ramadan traditions.
Common greetings during Ramadan are "Ramadan Mubarak" or "Ramadan Kareem", which wish the recipient a blessed or generous Ramadan.
Ramadan fasting is safe for healthy people, but those with medical conditions should seek medical advice source
Ramadan fasting is safe for healthy people, but those with medical conditions should seek medical advice
Muslims will continue to work during Ramadan. The prophet Muhammad said that it is important to keep a balance between worship and work.
