Ramadan Corner
Ramadan Corner
Ramadan Mubarak!!!
Below you’ll find links to information and activities relating to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
What is Ramadan and when is it?
Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
It is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting, considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
There are five pillars that Muslims believe are compulsory acts ordered by God: the other pillars including Ramadan are belief in one G_d, prayer (Salaat), charity (Zakat), and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca (Hajj).
Muslims believe that some of the first verses of the Islamic holy book, the Qu’ran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan.
Extra emphasis is therefore placed on reciting the Qu’ran at this time.
Muslims are also encouraged to give to charity, strengthen their relationship with God, and show kindness and patience.
Some believers also perform an additional night prayer, called Taraweeh, which only takes place during Ramadan.
