09/01/2025
What Muslims Do During Ramadan:
1. Fasting (Sawm):
From dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib), Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and other physical needs, including marital relations.
The fast is broken at sunset with a meal called Iftar, often beginning with dates and water, following the practice of Prophet Muhammad.
The pre-dawn meal before fasting begins is called Suhoor.
2. Increased Worship and Prayer:
Muslims engage in additional prayers, including Taraweeh, special nightly prayers performed in congregation at mosques.
Reading and reflecting on the Quran is highly encouraged, with many attempting to complete its recitation during the month.
3. Charity (Zakat and Sadaqah):
Generosity is emphasized. Muslims give Zakat al-Fitr, a special charity given before the Eid prayer, and other forms of voluntary charity (Sadaqah).
4. Self-Discipline and Reflection:
Ramadan is a time for self-restraint, patience, and reflection. It is seen as an opportunity to purify the soul and focus on spiritual growth.
5. Community and Family:
Iftar meals often bring families and communities together.
Mosques and Islamic centers host communal prayers and meals.