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| − | '''Ramadan''' (Arabic: رمضان, Ramaḍān) is considered the most venerated and blessed month of the | + | '''Ramadan''' (Arabic: رمضان, Ramaḍān) is considered the most venerated and blessed month of the [[Islam]]ic year. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims [[fast]] during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties. <ref>[http://holidays.net/ramadan/ Ramadan on the Net]</ref> |
Ramadan is an [[Islamic]] religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the [[Qur'an]] was revealed. During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Qur'an. | Ramadan is an [[Islamic]] religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the [[Qur'an]] was revealed. During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Qur'an. | ||
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Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان, Ramaḍān) is considered the most venerated and blessed month of the Islamic year. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties. [1]
Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the Qur'an was revealed. During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Qur'an.