Ramadan

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2021 Date	12 April 2021
2022 Date	2 April 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

Ramadan (start) in 2021

Monday, 12 Apr

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Ramadan History

Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان‎ ) is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. It is said God decreed this entire month holy for Muslims so that they can increase their remembrance of life after death. Muslims also abstain from all bad deeds and habits, like smoking, swearing, backbiting, and disrespectfulness. Muslims reflect upon themselves, their religion, and the characteristics of God.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and as such it is obligatory for Muslims. Fasting and abstaining from bad habits teaches Muslims self control, humility, and generosity. Ramadan is a time for charity, family, and good deeds. Muslims fast because they believe it is vital for spiritual health. Unlike the fast of Ashurah, the fasts of Ramadan are declared mandatory by God because like salah (praying towards Mecca), fasting helps Muslims maintain spiritual and physical health.

The month of Ramadan begins when the new moon of Ramadan is sighted and ends when the new moon of Sha'ban is sighted. Muslims also believe that devils are chained up during Ramadan.

Top Tweets for Ramadan -

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Many have started #Ramadan today, the rest tomorrow. I wish each and every one of you the most blessed and spiritually uplifting month amidst the difficulties we are all facing. May the Almighty keep us steadfast and make us better people, reaching out to those in need.
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) April 13, 2021

Almighty. Grant us a #Ramadan like we’ve always known. Here we are on the cusp of the most awaited month. Allow us to reach it in the best of faith and health. Grant us a great and blessed month. Shower us with Your forgiveness. May You accept our sincere repentance and prayers!
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) April 9, 2021

Ramadan is in a week 🕌 A super simple thread for anyone who wants to learn more about it and support their Muslim friends/colleagues who are fasting ⬇️
— Areej AbuAli (@areej_abuali) April 5, 2021

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Ramadan (start) Facts & Quotes

Ramadan comes from the word ramadaa, which means 'sunbaked' in Arabic.
According to Islamic tradition, menstruating women, women who are experiencing bleeding after giving birth, people who are sick (either with short term or long term illnesses), and travelers are exempt from fasting. Pregnant women also have the option of skipping fasts.
In Islamic countries, when Ramadan ends and the crescent moon is first seen, people bang drums and give mighty shouts.
According to Sunnah belief, the Prophet Muhammad once said, There is no conceit in fasting.
O who believe, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you; perchance you will guard yourselves (Quran, 2:183)

Ramadan Top Events and Things to Do

The fast is usually broken in a family setting, where traditional foods are served. Most Muslims begin their meal with a few dates and a glass of milk because the Prophet Muhammad used to do the same. The high sugar content of the dates sends energy to weary fasting Muslim, while the fiber in the dates and the protein in the milk fills them up and prevents nausea.
In Islamic countries, the end of the fast is signaled by a loud call to the sunset prayer. Most people eat a small meal, pray at the mosque, and then join their families for a large, festive dinner.