Ramadan

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Ramadan: Fasting and Festivities

Fasting - Food hygiene - Islamic calendar - Muslim practices - Ramadan

Discover the essence of Ramadan and how Muslims worldwide observe this sacred month.

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and communal worship for millions of Muslims around the globe. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining not only from food and drink but also from smoking, gossip, and intimate relations. The fasting is a practice aimed at fostering empathy for the less fortunate and strengthening self-control. It is a time of heightened devotion and prayer, emphasizing patience, kindness, and selflessness.

As Ramadan approaches, preparations are underway in various communities to welcome this significant time. The observance of Ramadan is a unifying ritual that brings together Muslims in a shared act of worship and reflection. It is a time for increased devotion, charity, and community spirit, promoting empathy and understanding among individuals.

The significance of Ramadan lies in its history and spiritual importance. Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago during this holy month. The last ten days of Ramadan are considered particularly sacred as it is believed that Allah revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet during this period.

In the spirit of Ramadan, as we gear up for this sacred time, let us embrace the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Ramadan is not just a time of fasting but also an opportunity for spiritual growth, reflection, and connection with one's faith and community.

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Penang will not limit the operating hours of Muslim eateries during ... (New Straits Times Online)

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Explainer: What Is Ramadan? (Voice of America)

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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy ... (The Seattle Times)

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What is Ramadan and why is it celebrated? (NBC New York)

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Embracing Ramadan at Trinity University (The Trinitonian)

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How the spiritual aspirations of Ramadan can participate in the ... (ABC)

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Ramadan bazaar operators warned not to sell expired, unhygienic ... (The Star Online)

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Ramadan 2024: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world (Aljazeera.com)

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Ramadan 2024: When will crescent moon sighting occur in India ... (Livemint)

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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy ... (KMID - Local 2 News)

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Ramadan Mubarak (De Montfort University)

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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy ... (The Associated Press)

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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy ... (Loop Caribbean News)

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts.

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What is Ramadan? The Muslim holiday, centered around fasting ... (Courier Journal)

Ramadan Murabarak! The religious holiday, involving fasting and practiced by Muslims, begins on Sunday. Here's what, when and why the holiday happens.

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Ramadan: Mosques, govt agencies to ensure only accredited ... (Malay Mail)

PUTRAJAYA, March 8 โ€” The management of mosques and government agencies planning to hold religious and learning programmes during the Ramadan month must ...

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Ramadan preachers must be accredited, says Na'im (Free Malaysia Today)

The religious affairs minister says mosques and government agencies must ensure that the content of talks contains the basics of true Islamic teachings.

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No time limit for food traders in Penang during Ramadan (Free Malaysia Today)

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Ramadan begins the evening of March 10 | Marquette Today (Marquette Today)

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When is Ramadan and what are the rules around fasting? Here's ... (ABC News)

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Chicken, beef prices rise ahead of Ramadan, Hari Raya (The Star Online)

GEORGE TOWN: Prices of chicken and beef have been inching up as the Ramadan fasting month and Hari Raya Aidilfitri approach.

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Ensure food hygiene during Ramadan, traders warned (The Star Online)

KOTA KINABALU: Traders in the city have been warned that their licences will be revoked if they are found to be selling unclean food in the coming Ramadan ...

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NGOs, individuals urged to send Ramadan contributions to three KL ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has set three locations where non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals can send their donations ...

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NGOs, individuals urged to send Ramadan contributions to three ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has set three locations where non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals can send their don...

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Ramadan Fosters Community Connection and Introspection (CSUN Today)

CSUN Muslim Student Association (MSA) members raise their hands at a mosque program during Ramadan 2023. Photo courtesy of CSUN MSA. Ramadan, the ninth and most ...

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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy ... (Williamsport Sun-Gazette)

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