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 theContinue reading “Muslims Holy Month of Ramadan”
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The Five Pillars of Islam
The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to make the five-day Hajj at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do it. “MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, makingContinue reading “The Five Pillars of Islam”
Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.
Mecca has 2.5 million in attendance at the Holy Pilgrimage this year. The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. “The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringingContinue reading “Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.”
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