what is ramzan?
Web definitions;A fast held throughout the month of Elul; the name is doubtless derived from the Mohammedan month of fasting, "Ramazan."
Falls on : 1st of Shawwal, Tenth Lunar month of the Islamic calendar. |
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Also known as : Id - ul - Fitr, Ramaḍān,Ramazān; |
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Religion : Islam
Observances |
sawm (fasting), zakat &sadaqa (alms giving), tarawihprayer, salat (prayer), reading the Quran |
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- The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic rootramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness.
- Ramzan means the 'festival of breaking the fast'. Fitr is derived from the word 'fatar' meaning 'breaking'
- This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
- The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in hadiths.
What do people do?
- They fast during the day throughout that month, even without drinking water
- Pious men among them spend the day during the month in prayer and reading their holy book 'Quran'.
- They have their meal only at night
- Some Muslims spend the twenty-first and twenty-second days of this month mourning in memory of Ali, the Prophet's son-in-law, who died in the cause of their religion.
- The Muslims prepare a special dish for the Idd with milk and dates, which is called "Shir Khurma".
- Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. Zakat, often translated as "the poor-rate", is obligatory as one of the pillars of Islam.
Legend
Muslims say their holy book came down from heaven to the earth one night during the last ten days of this month. When it came, the whole of creation praised Allah or God. It is also believed that Prophet Muhammad announced a day for celebrations to reaffirm the feeling of brotherhood.SMS for ramzan
Ramadan Is A Month Of Allah Whose Beginning Is Mercy Whose Middle Is Forgiveness Whose End Is Freedom From Fire Ramazan Mubarak
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I Wish This Ramadan, You Are Gifted With Blessings Of Allah And Many Treasured Moments Of Joy!
Ramadan Mubarak!
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As The Fajar Azan Begins And The 1st Holy Fast Begins May Allah Bless You With Happiness And Grace Your Home With Warmth & Peace.
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Ramadan Is A Month Of Allah Whose Beginning Is Mercy Whose Middle Is Forgiveness Whose End Is Freedom From Fire
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As The Auspicious Month Of Ramadan Kareem Starts… I Pray To Almighty Allah ”O Allah! Forgive Our All Sins Those That Are Big Or Small Those That Are Apparent & Those That Are Hidden Give Us The Strength To Keep ‘Taqwa’ & Lead Us On Righteous Path Aamin
Have Happy, Holy N Blessed Ramadan
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Fasting Is Not About Diet Of Burning Calories,
But Burning Of Pride, Ego And Sins!
Have A Blessed Ramadan
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Fortunate Is The One Who Has Learned To Admire, But Not To Envy. Good Wishes For A Joyous Ramadan With A Plenty Of Peace And Prosperity.
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HAPPY RAMZAN TO ALL MY SWEET MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS.!
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