Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. It is believed that the first verses of Islam’s holy scripture, the Quran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this time. Ramadan celebrants fire the traditional iftar cannon in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Ramadan is the month of forgiveness; the month of countless blessings; the month in which Lailat-ul-Qadr resides and so much more. Taking into account all of the attributes associated with the holy month of Ramadan, it is quite simply a gift from Allah (swt). It is a gift that keeps on giving.
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