During Ramadan, also called Ramadhan or Ramzan, Muslims in the UK and around the world celebrate the revelation of the Quran (Koran). The Ramadan evening meal (iftar) often includes dates. ©iStockphoto.com/ilkaydede Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islami...
Fasting (Sawm): Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking, and intimate relations from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) every day throughout the month. This fasting is obligatory for all adult Muslims, with some exceptions (e.g., illness, pregnancy, travel). Suhoor and Iftar: The pre-...
Consider it an honor if you are invited to the iftar at dawn. Join the hosts to celebrate the festivities with vogor. Politely wish people by using the phrase, “Ramadan Karem,” which is Happy Ramadan in English Observe silence and propriety near a mosque, especially during the time of ...