Entity: RAMADAN
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It is a holy month in Islam during which devout Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
RAMADAN
Etymology
The word 'Ramadan' is derived from the Arabic root 'ramiḍa' which means scorching heat or dryness.
Definition
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It is a holy month in Islam during which devout Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Historical Context
Ramadan is significant as it is believed to be the month in which the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all adult Muslims, except those who are ill, pregnant, breastfeeding, menstruating, or traveling.
Cultural Significance
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, worship, and self-discipline. It is also a time for Muslims to strengthen their relationship with Allah, practice empathy for the less fortunate, and engage in charitable activities.
Related Concepts
- Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan
- Salah: Communal prayer observed during Ramadan
- Quran: The holy book believed to have been revealed during Ramadan
See Also
- Eid al-Fitr: The festival marking the end of Ramadan
- Five Pillars of Islam: The core beliefs and practices of Islam
A sacred month in Islam where fasting is practiced daily from dawn to sunset, observed as a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, and worship.