Holy month of Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world (photos included)
On the first day of fasting, Muslims should observe a fast from 4:10 am to 6:20 pm according to the Urdu calendar.
KATHMANDU: Islam’s biggest festival, Ramadan, started today. Throughout this month-long festival, the Muslim community observes a day of fasting.
On the first day of fasting, Muslims should observe a fast from 4:10 am to 6:20 pm according to the Urdu calendar.
Fasting should only be practiced while maintaining a clean body. Fasting times change according to sunrise and sunset.
For the next 30 days, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset without eating or drinking anything, not even a sip of water.
In an effort to get closer to God, many people will observe strict prayer observance, read the Quran, and donate to charitable causes. There will be suppers every night for family and friends.
They eat before and after the designated times in the morning and evening in order to fast.
All Muslims must observe the fast, which is one of Islam’s five pillars. However, there are some exceptions for young children, the sick, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating. Travelers, including athletes competing in international tournaments, are also exempt.
From dawn until dusk, those observing the fast are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or engage in sexual activity.
Additionally, during the holy month, they are urged to abstain from cursing, fighting, gossiping, and aggressive driving.
Ramadan falls in the ninth month of Hijri Sambat 1444, according to the Urdu calendar. It is believed that if the Quran, the most revered book in Islam, was revealed during Ramadan, Allah’s gratitude will be expressed during this month.
This month is significant for zakat collection, charity giving, and helping the needy and poor. Last night, Muslims observed the Ramadan fast by observing the moon in the sky.
With the exception of Hajj, all five of Islam’s fundamental tenets are fulfilled during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Muslim community takes pride in fasting throughout this holiday of renunciation, penance, and sacrifice. Fasting is not required for children, the sick, the dying, or pregnant women.
Muslims hold that this was the night when the prophet received the first verses of the Quran from God through the angel Gabriel.
After the final day of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a joyous three-day holiday during which kids are frequently given new clothes and gifts.
