Can you tell me what I need to know about Ramadan?

We should feel gratitude for the bounties of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى): sufficient healthy food, comfort of a home, and uncountable other bounties. There are so many in the world who must survive without these basic needs, and Ramadan is a time for us to give thanks and reaffirm our commitment to helping those in need. read more

You may Already we well know that Ramadan is a holy period for Muslims that is marked by reflection and fasting during the day. The 30-day holiday is based on the lunar calendar and officially begins in the United States. read more

Ramadan is celebrating all that God has given us, including the Quran. During Ramadan, Muslims (as well as non Muslims who wish to participate) fast from dawn to sundown. It's to thank god for all that God has given us, as well as to feel a temporary hardship. read more

Afghan men wait for their free evening meal at the Eidga mosque in Kabul during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Photograph: Shah Marai/AFP I t's the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims have been fasting throughout it for more than 14 centuries. read more