Ramadan 2013 - Showing our love and respect for Allah

Ninth month of Islamic Calendar is celebrated as Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims observe fasting for whole month during daylight hours i.e. from dawn to dusk. It is believed that this was the time when Quran was made known by Jibraeel to Muhammad.

The following three days after Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast’ better known as ‘Eid ul-Fitr.’

In this year, Ramadan was observed from 20^th of July to 18^th of August. Now, the question is when is Ramadan 2013.

Answer to the above question lies in the fact that Ramadan is observed on ninth month of Islamic calendar. So Ramadan 2013 will be observed from 9^th of July to 7^th of August. As Islamic Year is 11 to 12 shorter than solar year and contains no leap year, therefore Ramadan dates changes every year. Ramadan date remains the same in Islamic calendar, but it changes in solar calendar every year. In 2010, it was observed from August 11 to September 9, in 2011, it was observed from August 1 to 29 August, similarly in 2012, it was observed from August 1 to August 29 and Ramadan 2013 will be observed from July 20 to 18 August. Usually, there is a difference of 11-12 days every year.

Ramadan month is observed as month of fasting by Muslims and is the one of the five pillars of Islam. It is regarded as obligatory for adult Muslims to observe fast during Ramadan except those who are ill/sick or going through menstrual bleeding. It is also believed that the one who observes fast during all the days of Ramadan get their prayers fulfilled.

To begin the month of Ramadan, Muslims sight the moon. It takes maximum of 24 hours to begin Ramadan all around the globe. Every day before dawn, Muslims take pre-fast meal called Suhoor and start their Ramadan with Fajr prayer. To break their fast after sunset, they hurry up for the meal known as Iftar which includes fried pastries, nuts, legumes, bread, etc.

Social gatherings are common thing during the month of Ramadan. Charity is also regarded as a must thing to do during Ramadan. It is also believed that the person who helps a Muslim in breaking his/her fast is also rewarded.

Although, it is not obligatory for a Muslim to recite entire Quran during Ramadan, but mostly Muslims read the entire Quran during the month of Ramadan.

Fasting Ramadan has many advantages, which include:

• Showing admiration to Almighty commanded people to fast the complete month of Ramadan.
• Gaining religious self purification and complete obedience to Almighty.
• Getting closer sensation with the deprived suffering and people will be more willing to offer up donations as well as charities to the needy.
• Getting nearer to near and dears via common invitations and contacts.

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