RAMADANUL KAREEM

Ramadan is the ninth month of the islamic calendar. Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one of theFive Pillars of islam . The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic , which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is fardh for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding. Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory  during the month of Sha'aban, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Mecca to Medina.

While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations; in some interpretations Muslims also refrain from other behavior which could be perceived as sinful such as swearing, engaging in disagreements, listening to music . Food and drink is served daily, before sunrise and after sunset. According to Islam, the rewards of fasting are many, but in this month they are believed to be multiplied.Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.