On the evening of the 27th day of the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a special night called Layat al-Qadr sometimes referred to as the Night of Power.
It is believed that on this night Muhammad first received the Holy Qur'an. At the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, a feast that celebrates the breaking of the fast takes place. Gifts are exchanged and friends and families gather for festive meals. Fasting is obligatory for all Muslims, except for the ill, pregnant, traveling, elderly, or menstruating. Days missed fasting can be made up throughout the rest of the year, either all at once or one day here and there. Read about Ramadan with your kids.
Meals are opportunities for Muslims to gather with others in the community and break their fast together. Pre-dawn breakfast, or suhoor , usually occurs at a. The evening meal, iftar , can begin once the sunset prayer, Maghreb , is finished—normally around Since the Prophet Mohammad broke his fast with dates and a glass of water, Muslims eat dates at both suhoor and iftar. A staple of the Middle East, dates are rich in nutrients , easy to digest, and provide the body with sugar after a long day of fasting.
During these three days of festivities, participants gather to pray, eat, exchange gifts, and pay their respects to deceased relatives. Some cities host carnivals and large prayer gatherings, too. This year, the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting Ramadan observances across the world, closing mosques and upending plans for traditional suhoor and iftar gatherings. But while celebrations might be subdued this year, the spirit of this centuries-old tradition will remain the same for many as a time for piety and self-reflection.
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The period takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic year. Its precise date also varies from country to country by about a day, depending on when the moon is sighted. Followers of the faith are encouraged to check the precise timings of sunrise and sunset with their local mosques to ensure the fast is not inadvertently broken prematurely.
Generosity and giving to worthy causes and neighbours is encouraged. It is a period for reflection, self-restraint and warmth intended to bring Muslims closer to Allah, hence the abstention from earthly distractions like food and water, cigarettes and sexual activity during daylight hours. This is the second Ramadan to have fallen during the coronavirus pandemic. For Muslims in the UK, just like fellow believers around the world, this has meant another year of changes to traditional practices.
The iftar meal is usually shared with family and friends. Because of the lockdown, such meetings have been restricted once more. However, while mixing between households was banned during Ramadan in , this year the festival has coincided with the easing of some lockdown rules in England. Up to six people or two households can currently gather outdoors or in a private garden. Restaurants are also able to serve meals outdoors.
For those who have been unable to meet, many virtual iftar events and online Islamic lectures have taken place. Another change from is that mosques have been open throughout the UK, and able to host Taraweeh prayers in the evening.
Mosques in England are asking worshippers to wear a face covering, bring their own prayer mat, and socially distance. Many mosques have also reduced the length of prayers to minimise the time spent in congregation. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar calendar of 12 months. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the year, and Eid is celebrated at the beginning of the 10th month, Shawwal. Each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon and lasts either 29 or 30 days.
In the past, this was done by the naked eye, but in recent years, telescopes and technology have been used. Muslim countries are spread across a large geographical area, from Indonesia to Morocco, meaning that some Muslims may see the new moon earlier than others.
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