God willing Ramadan begins on Thursday, the 13th of September, 2007 and ends on October 12, 2007 for North America (and all parts of the Western hemisphere). The Night of Destiny (Night of Power) will be on October 7, 2007 God willing.
The new moon times to be used for determining the beginning and ending of Ramadan are given below for UT (Universal time) – also called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
12:44 p.m. on September 11, 2007
5:01 a.m. on October 11, 2007
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Ramadan is the ninth lunar month (the time it takes for the moon to orbit the earth ) in the Islamic calendar. Submitters (Muslims) all over the world fast during this month from the beginning of dawn to sunset. During fasting, Submitters abstain from eating, drinking and sexual activity as commanded by God in the Quran (2:187). 5:01 a.m. on October 11, 2007
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The fast is done during daylight hours for 30 days.
What most people don't know is that Ramadan is more than refraining from food and drink, but the follower must not partake in gossip, unlawful activities or thoughts. Worshippers must not look at unlawful things. Of course, those who are ill or small children do not fast.
Ramadan is basically the spiritual cleansing of the soul through self restraint.
The Sudhoor and Iftar
The sudhoor is the light meal eaten prior to daylight. The fast begins after this meal and resumes until sundown.
The iftar is when the fast ends for the day and a halal meal may be eaten. Any type of food may be eaten, however, the most popular are honey, breads, figs, dates, fruits, and olives.
It is popular is some cultures for families to host "iftar meals", in which familes and neighbors will come for the evening meal.
Eid al Fitr
The Eid is a 3 day festival following the end of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims recognize the poor and give to charity and to celebrate the blessings of Ramadan.
WISH U ALLLLLLLLLLL HAPPY RAMADAN FROM
ME
AND MY HUSBAND
ME
AND MY HUSBAND
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