Ramadan

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Ramadan

• Annie Miller, Jennifer Beard, Katy Zorik

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Ramadan Dua

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What is Ramadan?

• Ramadan is the 9th Month of the Muslim Calendar.
• Ramadan is also known as a month of observation.
• The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed
  the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven, a
  guidance unto men, a declaration of direction,
  and a means of Salvation"

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Continued

• During the month Ramadan is when Muslims fast.
  The fast lasts for one month. It is during this
  time that Muslims concentrate on their faith and
  less time on the insignificant things in life.
• Ramadan is the 4th pillar of Islamic obligation.

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Laylat-al-Qadr

• Also known as the Night of Power. Laylat-al-Qadr
  is the 27th day of Ramadan and is celebrated as
  the day the prophet first received revelation of
  the Quran. Also according to the Quran, this is
  when God determines the course of the world for
  the following year.

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When in Ramadan?

• Ramadan is in the ninth month of the Muslim
  calendar. This is a lunar calendar approximately
  11 to 12 days shorter than the standard fiscal
  year. Because of this, Muslim holidays tend to
  shift every year.

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How is Ramadan performed?

• During Ramadan Muslims fast as a way to develop
  sympathy for the less fortunate and provides a
  break from the habit of overindulgence.
• Fasting occurs from sunrise to sunset. After
  sunset to break the fast it is common to have a
  meal (iftar) and before sunrise many also have a
  pre-fast meal (suhoor).
• During fasting Muslims should refrain from
  eating, drinking, smoking and sex.
• Pregnant women, sick people, children, travelers
  and elderly are not required to fast during
  Ramadan.
• During Ramadan, devout Muslims read as much of
  the Quran as they can.

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How do Muslims End the Month of Ramadan?

• On the first day of the next month which is known
  as Shawwal there is a holiday known as Id-al-Fitr
  or the Feast of Fast Breaking.
• During this time family and friends get together
  to exchange gifts and congratulate each other for
  completing the fast.

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What is the Purpose?

• Self-Discipline-Over Indulgence
• Develop Sympathy for Less Fortunate
• Give to others-Generosity and Charitable
• Devotion to Allah-Redirect the Heart Away from
  Worldly Activities

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