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How do Muslims observe Ramadan in polar regions without starving to death in the summer or not fasting at all in winter?
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The following article explains differing opinions which are listed here more simply:
- Saudi Arabia's Council of Senior Scholars argues that you should fast the hours of the sun, no matter how unbearable or ridiculously short it is.
- Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo has ruled that Muslims should not fast for more than 18 hours a day, so start at sunrise and end after 18 hours or sunset, whichever comes first. No changed needed for short-days
- Icelandic Muslims follow a fatwa (Islamic ruling) that recommends following the fast times that would occur at the same longitude, but at 45 degrees latitude.
- The European Council of Fatwa and Research argues that the timings from Mecca and Medina should be observed over local times in both overlong and overshort days.
The Economist Explains: How do Muslims observe Ramadan in places where the sun does not set?
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What Religions observe Ramadan?
Only Muslims observe fasting in Ramadan.
Does Israel observe Ramadan?
Israel is a country. Ramadan is a period of fasting for Muslims. Muslims in Israel would probably observe Ramadan depending on their level of devoutness.
What spiritual tradition do Muslims observe during the month of Ramadan?
Fasting is a tradion among Muslims in the month of Ramadan.
What do you need to celebrate Ramadan?
Ramadan is celebrated by the Muslims to observe one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This is a month of fasting. For them, this is a religious event.
What rule about food do Muslims observe during?
Muslims feel that the food that is available should be food that other Muslims enjoy; as well as oneself. At Ramadan- Muslims feast on ALL of their favorite foods... even foods they were banned to respect during fasting... such as -Pork -Beef -Alcohol Muslims enjoy the Ramadan because it is a time to "pig out" (as one might say)... after Muslims follow their religious path into fasting or starving themselves from Sunrise to Sunset. Water... also counts as a part of fasting that is not allowed.
What event is celebrated at Ramadan?
Ramadan is celebrated to observe one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This is a month of fasting.
What are the festivals observed by Muslims?
Traditionally, Muslims observe two major festivals ('Id Al-Fitr and 'Id Al-Adha) and one month of daytime fasting (Ramadan). There is also a day of voluntary fasting: 'Ashura, which is also an important Shiite festival.
What is the English meaning of Eid al-fitr?
The English meaning of Eid Al-Fitr is "feast of breaking fast." This important Islamic holy day marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan, of course, marks the fasting period that Muslims observe all around the world. Fasting is also known as roza in the Muslim world, and is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.
Which celebration occurs at the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr is the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time for feasting, giving to charity, and spending time with family and friends. Muslims also attend special prayers and services as part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Can females do Ramadan?
Females are actually obliged to observe fasts during Ramadan unless they have reasons to break it which Allah permits. However, whoever missed the same numbers of fasting days during Ramadan has to make them up after Ramadan before the next Ramadan starts.
Is it true that during Ramadan Muslims cannot eat or drink at all?
No, Muslims cannot drink during the allotted time one is fasting. There are some exceptions though, because if your making wudhu (ablutions) you have to wash your mouth out with water thrice. This is allowed. Also you may brush your teeth during the day, but try not to swallow the water!
In Ramadan can a person fast if they drink alicohal?
Ramadan is a Muslim holy time. Only Muslims observe the fast during Ramadan. The fast preculdes observant Muslims from eating or drinking anything between sunrise and sunset. Muslims don't drink alcohol. So, no, it would be wrong for a Muslim to drink alcohol at any time, including Ramadan.
