ramadan 2018 | All you need to know about Ramadan and why do Muslims fast all day?

Fasting during Ramadan is seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify by kicking impulses like morning coffee, smoking and midday snacking. (Source: AP) Millions of Muslims around the world mark the start of Ramadan — a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Here’s a look at some questions and answers about Islam’s holiest month: Why do Muslims fast? The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. Muslims often donate to charities during the month and feed the hungry. Fasting is an exercise in self-restraint. It’s seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify by kicking impulses like morning coffee, smoking and midday snacking. Ramadan is a time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s prayers. Many Muslims dress more conservatively during Ramadan and spend more time at the mosque than at any other time of the year. Fasting during Ramadan is ...

Millions of Muslims around the world on Monday marked the start of Ramadan, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Others will begin fasting a day later, Tuesday, due to a moon-sighting methodology that can lead to different countries declaring the start of Ramadan a day or two apart. Here are some questions and answers about Islam's holiest month: Why Do Muslims Fast? The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. Ramadan is a time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one's inner self. It's seen as a way to physically and spiritually purify, refraining from habits such as smoking and caffeine. Muslims often donate to charities during the month and feed the hungry. Many spend more time at mosques during Ramadan and use their downtime to recite the Quran. London's new Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, wrote in the Guardian that he plans to use Ramadan to ...

A record-breaking 88,000 Muslims gathered in Birmingham on July 6, 2016, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The event, often known just as Eid, marks the end of the daily fasting through the month of Ramadan. The month is about much more than fasting. It's also for spirituality, charity, reflection, resolutions and feeling closer to the Creator. It also gives people an insight into what the poor and needy feel like when they have no food or water. This a time for Muslims to show their gratitude to Allah. In 2017, the General Election as well as the GCSE and A-Level exams will all fall during Ramadan, creating an additional challenge for campaigning Muslim politicians and for Muslim students. So what are the dates of Ramadan in 2017? Why does the date vary and is anyone exempt from fasting? When will Ramadan be in 2017? Ramadan is expected to start on May 27, 2017, and last until June 24, 2017. The fast is broken with the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr on June 25, 2017, as th...