What is so special about the month of Ramadan?
In this month it is believed that the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Angel Gabriel. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims are encouraged to focus on their faith and to be less consumed in their every day routine. Why do Muslims fast? Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five main requirements in Islam. In the duration of fasting, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink anything from dawn to sunset. That includes water people! Fasting is meant to teach one self discipline, humility, sacrifice as well as sympathy for those who are less fortunate. Fasting is believed to cleanse the soul and those who participate seek a raised level of closeness to God. In addition to fasting, Muslims are encouraged to read the Qur’an during Ramadan. Each day a whole section (1/30) of the Qur’an is read during special prayers each night at the Mosque. By the end of Ramadan all 30 sections will have been completed. Muslims are also exp
