What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic (Hijri) schedule. It is the most sacred month in the calendar for Muslims as it is trusted the Quran was uncovered to Prophet Mohammed during Ramadan. Amid this month, Muslims don’t devour any nourishment or fluid amongst fajr and maghrib worships (at sunrise and dusk), not in any case water.

Do all Muslims fast?

Just the individuals who are fit and strong are encouraged to fast. This prohibits youngsters who have not achieved pubescence, the elderly, any individual who is sick or should take medicine, anybody voyaging or ladies who are on their period. It is likewise exhorted that pregnant women don’t fast. The individuals who can’t fast ought to ‘make up’ for the fast later.

What else are you expected to do in Ramadan?

Ramadan isn’t just about fasting from nourishment; it is fundamentally about being more devoted and look for profound closeness to God. A few Muslims invest more energy in the mosque during the holy month or read the Quran. Ramadan is a period when Muslims ought to ponder materialistic things and concentrate more on philanthropy, persistence and being thankful.

Am I permitted to eat, drink or smoke out in the open amid fasting hours?

No, during the fasting time, non-Muslims also rely upon to take after the principles of fasting out in the open. You are permitted to drink, eat and smoke privately. Organizations are required to give a consuming room from those fasting.

Is there any specific dress code in the UAE amid Ramadan?

Dressing humbly is primary amid the holy month, for men and ladies. Uncovering and tight attire ought to be maintained a strategic distance from all through the entire of Ramadan.

In what manner would it be a good idea for me to treat my companions and associates who are fasting?

The primary one or two weeks are the most difficult for fasters. Being away from eating, drinking and smoking can tremendously affect those fasting. So, don’t be annoyed if they prefer not to hang out before Iftar.

Ramadan glossary

Iftar: The feast at nightfall when Muslims break their daytime fast.

Suhoor: The dinner before dawn before Muslims begin fasting. Substantially more laid back than iftar, suhoor regularly starts late during the evening and keeps running into the early hours of the morning.

Hilal: The thin sickle moon denotes the start of another month in the Islamic logbook, which is utilized to anticipate the, begin of Ramadan.

Sunnah: The lessons and practices of the Prophet Mohammed. Eating dates to breakfast, for instance, is a sunnah.