Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan is right here. (AP Photograph/ Rajanish Kakade )
The dates for Ramadan differ annually as a result of they’re depending on the lunar calendar. Ramadan falls within the ninth month of the calendar and it begins as soon as the crescent moon is sighted.
Ramadan or Ramazan originates from the Arabic phrase, ‘ar-ramad’, which implies scorching warmth. Throughout this time, Muslims observe fasting, which is known as roza. Whereas conserving roza, one mustn’t eat or drink something whereas the solar is shining. Individuals get up early within the morning to have their first meal or sehri and within the night, they break their quick with the night meal referred to as iftaar. This month is auspicious and sacred to all believers.
Fasting is finished by believers to recollect and commemorate this sacred revelation. Abstinence is adopted and whereas sustaining the quick, believers give most precedence to non secular purification.