Hello hello, hope everyone is doing well :)
Some facts about Ramadan for muslim’s or non-muslim’s:
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Hijri Calendar
Muslim’s fast the whole month (this year it starts April 2nd)
Fasting starts at sunrise and ends at sunset (most muslim’s wake up early before sunrise for suhoor, and after sunset they have iftar (breaking their fast= breakfast)
No, we cannot drink water either (no food, drink, gum)
It’s a month where we try to strengthen our relationship with God (Allah) through worshipping, whether that be reading the Quran, increasing duaa, praying more :)
This month, we pray taraweeh, which is 10 prayers after Ishaa max (the last prayer of the day), each prayer is 2 rakaahs (which is basically the prayer steps, but twice). So, 20 rakaahs max, I usually do 8.
Don’t be too harsh on yourself. If you set extreme goals, you might just give up half way
ALSO: exceptions to fasting include women who are on their period, those who may not be able to due to their health, pregnant women, children, travellers. So remember, don’t judge!!
Some muslim’s also try reading the whole quran once in the month: to aid you, try to read 4 pages before or after each salah (prayer).
This month, good deeds are worth more (but so are sins so try your best!)
Finally, if you are not muslim and you’re worried about eating around your muslim friends, most don’t mind! (I know I don’t), but you can always ask!
*I can’t remember more right now, but hope everyone has a blessed Ramadan, if you have questions, send me a message! If you think something I said here was wrong, also let me know!*
-If you have any tips or questions you can also leave them in the comments!!
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