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-...
Foods traditionally served at iftar vary, but food is often shared with a poor family during Ramadan. At the end of the 29- or 30-day fast (depending on the length of the lunar cycle) is Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), when there is much feasting and celebration! To ...
Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday? Ramadan Start is not a public holiday. It falls on 2025年3月2日星期日 and most businesses follow regular 星期日 opening hours in Australia. It is usual to eat iftar, an evening meal, after daytime Ramadan fasting. ©iStockphoto.com/rudi_suardi The bes...