NOW THAT RAMADAN IS STARTING, HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
NOW THAT RAMADAN IS STARTING, HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Important conclusions:
- Today marks the start of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and worship for Muslims worldwide.
- The Office for Health Equality and Inclusion advocates making accommodations whenever possible for professors and staff who observe Ramadan.
- Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and worship for Muslims around the world.
- It begins at sundown.
What you might not know about this holy month is as follows:
a month-long relationship
The Islamic text, the Quran, was initially revealed to the
Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, which is commemorated every year.
Muslims are physically capable fast from dawn till dark
every day to strengthen their piety. Ramadan fasting is seen as a
religious requirement.
Throughout the month, many Muslims will assemble to pray
while the Quran is being read till the wee hours of the morning.
What you might not know about this holy month is as follows:
a month-long relationship
Ramadan is celebrated annually as the month in which the
Prophet Mohammad received the first revelations that make up the Quran, the
Islamic scripture.
Physically able Muslims abstain from food and drink
(including water) from dawn until dusk each day striving for increased piety.
Fasting during Ramadan is considered an obligation of the faith.
Reading the Quran is also significant and many Muslims will
gather to pray as it is recited late into the night throughout the month.
So what does a normal day during Ramadan look like?
A light lunch is frequently consumed by observers before
daybreak, followed by a prayer. After sundown, they will break their fast with
an iftar meal, which is traditionally consumed in a group, and say another
prayer. The subsequent night prayers may go on well past midnight.
What can I do to help those who are observing?
Introduce yourself by letting others know that you are aware
of their potential fasting. This could apply to coworkers, students, patients,
and family members. Making people feel at ease begins with sending awareness
signals.
