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Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is a time when Muslims exhibit self-control and fast from sunrise to sunset for the whole month. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, sexual activities, and any bad acts, learning patience, modesty, and spirituality in the process.

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When is Ramadan in 2011?

Ramadan in 2011 will start on Monday, the 1st of August and will continue for 29-30 days until the Monday 29th of August or Tuesday, the 30th of August 2011 (tentative dates).

Dates will be confirmed when the new moon is actually sighted.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims consider this whole month as a blessed month. They fast during the days of this month and make special prayers at night. People also give more charity and do extra righteous deeds. Also, in this Holy Month, The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation of Al-Qur'an (in one of the last ten odd nights of Ramzan). Ramazan/Ramadhan is the month of celebration as well as the month of discipline and self-control.

What is the difference between fasting in Ramadan and fasting in the other months throughout the year?

Well you see ramadan is the time when you do it like if you ask if why is christmas the right time to celebrate christmas ? Because its the right time when idk it was jesus's birthday people exclaim . But thoe if you do miss a day and you couldnt you would have to do it again any other time but you need to fast it . But if you are on your period then thats something else you dont need to fast when you are on your period !

What time do you eat in the morning and evening for Ramadan?

In Ramadan, you eat before dawn, and after the sunsets.

Food may not be consumed during daylight hours. Traditionally, daylight hours are determined by the ability to differentiate between a white string and a black one. However, I eat anytime I want to because I am not of the Muslim faith.

Do Buddhism celebrate Ramadan?

No, Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims; those who believe in the religion of Islam.

Can I kiss her after Magrib during Ramadan?


If by "her" you mean your wife or sister or mother or daughter, ...etc then it is allowed to kiss her after breaking fasting (after Magrib).

If you mean by "her" a foreigner woman, then you are not allowed to kiss her any time whether after Magrib during Ramadan or any time off Ramadan.

Can you brush your teeth during Ramadan?

yes you can as long has you don't swallow any of the water or toothpaste

Is Ramadan pronounced as Ramadan or Ramalan?

Of course as Ramadan (رمضان)

Even though Ramadan is the dominant pronunciation, in some countries (like Turkey) it is pronounced as Ramazan and in others (like Iraq) it is pronounced as Ramathan where the "th" is the "th" in "them". There is no place where it is pronounced as Ramalan.

Why do malays fast?

It's not actually just Malays fasting, but generally, Muslims. Muslims practice the Five Pillars of Islam which include fasting in the month of Ramadan. Muslims must not eat or drink (among other things) from dawn to dusk during this month, and must be mindful of other sins. The fast is to encourage a feeling of nearness to God, and during it Muslims should express their gratitude for and dependence on him, atone for their past sins, and think of the needy.

Does Jordan celebrate Ramadan?

Yes. Jordanians celebrate Ramadan as they are almost all Muslim.

Why do Muslims celebrate Christmas?

Muslims DO NOT celebrate Christmas, because Christmas is a Christian holiday. Muslims follow the religion, Islam, and that is why they DO NOT celebrate Christmas. Muslims do not have the beliefs that Jesus was the "son" of God, but rather Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet of God. So that is why Muslims do not celebrate "Christ"mas.

Is Ramadan very important to Muslims?

Yes,Ramadan is very important to Muslim because one of the pillar of Islam.

Fasting be a Muslim in the month of ramdzan and require time table of this month?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of fasting for Muslims. "And eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete your Saum (fast) till the nightfall" is the time table.

Do Turks celebrate Ramadan?

Of course, Muslim Turks celebrate Ramadan.

When is bajram 2012?

Bajram is not an English word, that's why probably nobody answered you yet. English word for Bajram is Eid and in 2012 it is on August 19.

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Are bars open during Ramadan?

Bars are open almost permanently in most of the world, including the time of Ramadan. However, Muslims are forbidden from drinking alcohol and entering a bar; it is an activity bordering on sin. A Muslim shouldn't be going to a bar or anywhere that can lead to as many sins as one can get in a bar. Not only from the sense of taste, but also from the sense of smell (if you smell the alcohol), the sense of sight, (by the appearance of the people, the sense of hearing, (by the music pounding throughout the bar.

Where is sawm done?

At sunset , muslims are allowed to eat.

My boyfriend is Muslim and I am Sikh is he allowed to communicate with me during Ramadan?


If by communication it is meant just talking or chatting about something not forbidden and about something for good and including sexy talks, then it is O.K.

If by communication it is meant some sex acts (intercourse or oral sex) then it is strictly forbidden whether in Ramadan or in any other month.

It is to be recalled that a Muslim man can marry only a Muslim woman, or Christian or Jewish one.

When do Muslim not eat during Ramadan?

They are not supposed to eat while the sun is up (from dawn until sunset).

What time is dinner during the month of Ramadan?

During fasting, not allowed to drink, eat, smoke, or make sex from dawn (just before show up first line of light, usually about 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours before sunrise) to sunset.

So, first meal is any time before dawn and last meal just at sunset.

During the period of night from sunset to dawn you are allowed to eat, drink, smoke, and make sex.

How is the strt of the holy month of Ramadan known?

the start of Ramadan is known by the sighting of New Moon.Basically, you cannot predict the exact date at which new month of lunar calender will begin.A new moon declaring the start of any lunar month can be produced after 29 or 30 days so to determine whether the month of Ramadan is started new moon is searched in the sky. Nowadays, group consisting of Scholars and experts looks for the moon and declared the start of Ramadan or Eid.

When does Ramadan end in Bahrain 2010?

Ramadan is the same around the world. It ended September 10th, 2010. Some celebrated it September 11th 2010.