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The month of Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which usually appears one night after the new moon. The Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon.
The Fast of Ramadan. The Fast of Ramadan lasts the entire month, which can be 29 or 30 days, depending on the sightings of the moon. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives.
Why do we fast during Ramadan?
Muslims believe that Ramadan is meant to strengthen their relationship with God. The religious holiday involves fasting, praying and being around loved ones.
What are 3 reasons why Ramadan is important?
Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat). Muslims also believe fasting helps instill compassion for the food-insecure poor.
Ramadan 2022 in Nigeria began in the evening ofFriday,1 Apriland ends in the evening ofSunday,1 May
Dates may vary