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 * The History of Ramadan **


 * Considered the most sacred Muslim occasion, Ramadan is observed throughout the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
 * Ramadan all began with Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who was born in 570 CE in Arabian City of Mecca.
 * This holiday has been going on since ancient times and involves Muslim fasting, practicing extreme self-restraint, praying, doing charitable activities, all that are recommended by Islam.
 * Ramadan time period consists of spiritual reflection devoted to improvement and increased worship.
 * Ramadan is called ‘Eld ul- Fitr’s, they celebrate end of dawn to sunset fasting.
 * Muslims put extreme effort into the teachings of Islam




 * Traditions of Ramadan **
 * During the holiday, Muslims read either the entire Quran, or at least read it daily.
 * The fasting part of the holiday starts at dawn and ends at sunset.
 * Ramadan includes self- discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those less fortunate, while encouraging actions of generosity and charity.
 * One of the main goals of Ramadan is to purify oneself from thoughts or deeds encountered by Islam.
 * During time of charity, Muslim communities work together to raise money for the poor, donate clothes and food, and host dinners for the less fortunate.
 * Within the celebration, they begin to offer prayer of thanks, prepare delicious dishes, and have Muslims go out to visit friends and exchange gifts.

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