Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered to be the holiest month in the Islamic faith. During this month, Muslims observe a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Muslims who are physically able to do so fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity. The fast is broken at sunset with a meal called iftar.
In addition to fasting, Muslims also increase their prayers and recitation of the Quran during Ramadan. They may also perform charitable acts, such as zakat (donating money) or volunteering at a local organization.
The last ten days of Ramadan are particularly significant, as they are believed to be the most blessed days of the month. Many Muslims spend this time in worship and reflection, and some may even participate in a special form of worship called itikaf, in which they seclude themselves in a mosque or other quiet place for a period of time.
Ramadan ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a festival that marks the end of the fasting period and is a time for family and community gatherings, feasting, and exchanging gifts.
