Fasting Time In Ramadan:

The greatest month Ramadan is the Muslim holy month, and we are usually fasting in Ramadan with a great prayer to the Almighty.

In this holy month, there is a big specialty which means there is a good chance you, a relative or a friend, a coworker, a neighbor, your child's teacher, or your own teacher, your family member, or a well-wisher will be celebrating, fasting, and doing all sorts of other activities that are unique to this holy month, I feel so happy and proud having the acquisition of those great activities.

But do you know what is Ramadan, exactly? How or What is the deal with fasting? And is there anything special we should do or say when we are around Muslim friends and acquaintances during Ramadan?

So, please don't worry, I am trying my best to have got you covered with these points, actually, here are the most basic answers to the most basic questions about Ramadan.

When anyone asks "What is Ramadan actually about?" Then I usually say that

Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims the Prophet Mohammed(sm) reportedly said that "When the holy Ramadan month starts, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained."

We the Muslims believe that it was during this month that Almighty Allah revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed(sm), on a night known as "The Night of Power" or (Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic).

You know during the entire month of Ramadan, we the Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Al-Quran. But, if that makes it sound super serious and boring, it is really not. It is a time of celebration, praying, showing satisfaction, and joy, to be spent with loved ones. You know, at the end of Ramadan there is a big three-day celebration called Eid-ul-Fitr, or the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.

Actually, in the sense that it is a religious holiday where everyone comes together for big meals with family and friends, exchanges presents, and generally has a lovely time and wears new dresses and do prayers with joy and happiness. But, of course, the Covid-19 pandemic has made many of the more social aspects of Ramadan a lot harder to do safely, given restrictions on travel and the need to maintain social distancing and avoid large, increasing indoor gatherings. But is the happy news that Muslim community leaders are aware of this, and have put out detailed guidance on how to have a happy and fulfilling Ramadan while making sure everyone stays safe and continues their fasting time management so wisely and nicely.