The holy month of Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self-evaluation. Muslim adults across the world will observe the religious holiday which require them to abstain from food and drink, and, water, from sunrise to sunset.
After sundown, also known as iftar, most Muslims break their fast with a traditional family meal which often starts with dates.
Ramadan is meant to help those observing Ramadan to focus on prayer, purification and charitable acts. The month also marks the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to their belief.
Observance of it is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan is in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 29 to 30 days depending on the sightings of the
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