Ramadan 2013

In North America, Tomorrow is Ramadan.

July-10-2013

Ramadan Kareem.

The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.

Surat Al-Baqarah
2:185

Ramaḍan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; Muslims worldwide observe this as a 

month of fasting.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. The word Ramadan comes from the 

Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is fardh 

(obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are ill, travelling, pregnant, diabetic or 

going through menstrual bleeding.

While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking 

liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations; in some interpretations they also refrain 

from swearing. Food and drink is served daily, before sunrise and after sunset. According to 

Islam, the thawab (rewards) of fasting are many, but in this month they are believed to be 

multiplied. Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of 

salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.