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Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. Whether Muslims will observe 29 or 30 fasts is based on the sighting of the moon, which is crucial in deciding the beginning and end of the month.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims.
During this month, Muslims observe a strict fast from dawn until sunset. They are not allowed to eat or drink (even water) during daylight hours. Fasting is a private act of worship bringing about nearness to God, as well as a form of spiritual discipline and a means to empathize with those less fortunate. The fast is broken at the end of the day with prayer and a festive meal called an iftar. It is customary to visit family and friends following the iftar.
After the end of the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. 219
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