Ramadan 2024: A step-by-step fasting guide for those observing the holy Islamic month

Fasting serves as a means of spiritual purification, self-discipline and drawing closer to Allah during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and has significant religious importance for Muslims around the world. It is considered the holiest month in Islam and celebrates the time when the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed by Allah (God) to the Prophet Muhammad. During Ramadan, Muslims engage in fasting, prayer, reflection and acts of charity as they seek spiritual growth and closeness to Allah.

Fasting is an important part of the month of Ramadan. The aim of those who observe roza or fasting is to seek the pleasure, spiritual purification and self-discipline of Allah, as it involves not only abstaining from food and drink, but also abstaining from sinful behavior such as lying, gossiping, gossiping and arguing or arguing. conflicts and negative thoughts.

RULES FOR FASTING DURING RAMADAN

• Apart from performing the five daily prayers at a specific time, persons who fast refrain from eating, drinking, smoking or engaging in behavior that would break the fast.
• Consuming any food item out of absentmindedness or accidentally will not have any negative effect on one’s fasting. The person may continue fasting after realizing that he has consumed something due to forgetfulness.
• Those who are chronically ill, pregnant, lactating, diabetic, old, sick, and have health limitations are exempt from fasting during Ramadan
• Giving alms to the needy is called zakat, which is an obligatory charity in Islam. This is another compulsion during the holy month of Ramadan
• Also perform the prayers at certain times, perform additional acts of worship and ask forgiveness from Allah.
• Physical intimacy, including sex, is prohibited during Ramadan as individuals are encouraged to focus on spiritual reflection and seeking forgiveness.

WHEN IS RAMADAN IN INDIA?

According to the Gregorian calendar, Ramzan in India is expected to begin on March 11 or 12. The beginning of Ramzan depends on the sighting of the moon in Mecca. The exact date of Ramadan varies in different countries. If the moon is sighted, Ramzan is expected to end on April 9, with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on April 10, marking the beginning of Shawwal month.