American Families Fasting During Ramadan.

Description: Ramadan begins in United States Quick Facts Many Muslims in the United States fast in the hours of daylight during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Local names Name Language Ramadan begins English Inicio del Ramadán Spanish Ramadan begins 2011 Monday, August 1, 2011 Ramadan begins 2012 Friday, July 20, 2012 Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen. List of dates for other years Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in the United States. The first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran) were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (also written as Mohammad or Muhammed) during the last third of Ramadan, making this an especially holy period. What do people do? Ramadan is a month of fasting for many Muslims in the United States. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars (fundamental religious duties) of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and increased religious devotion. People of Islamic faith are encouraged to read the entire Qur'an during Ramadan. Some Muslims recite the entire Qur'an by the end of Ramadan through special prayers known as Tarawih, which are held in ... Video American Families Fasting During Ramadan..
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