Ramadan Kareem,
Muslims from all over the world fast from dawn to dusk daily during the Ramadan Month.
‘Suhoor’ is the first meal of the day which is taken before dawn.
During the fast drinking, eating, smoking and sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited.
Abusive behaviour or impure thoughts are also prohibited.
Muslims can work as usual performing their daily activities.
During each day doing some special prayers and going to mosques is important.
All followers of Islam can fast who have hit puberty and are healthy.
Elderly, sick, travellers, and pregnant women are exempted from fasting.
With a meal called ‘Iftar’ the fast is broken each day.
All family members and friends join to break the fast at Iftar.
Cultural differences can be seen in the type of food.
There are many lessons that can be learned by keeping fast.
Reading the holy book Quran is a must in Ramadan.
Charity and helping the less fortunate is essential in Ramadan.
Social gatherings are necessary after the daily fast in Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating! 🌙
We wish you a month filled with blessings.