Ramadan Begins
Importance of Ramadan Begins
The beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of fasting, night prayer, and the Quran. In it is a night better than a thousand months. Allah made fasting in it obligatory for Muslims.
History of Ramadan Begins
Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in the second year after Hijrah. The Prophet ﷺ fasted it and encouraged night prayer and Quran recitation.
Ways to Celebrate
Intention for fasting, pre-dawn meal (Suhoor), breaking fast with dates and water, night prayer (Taraweeh), Quran recitation, charity and feeding fasting people.
Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni
O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and may vary by one day depending on country and authority.
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