The month of Ramadan

Ramadan is an important Muslim holy event. Ramadan marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan lasts for thirty days, and the date that it begins changes every year. People around the world
observe the month of Ramadan by fasting. During Ramadan, Muslims dont eat and drink in the daytime.
They fast between sunrise and sunset. By fasting, Muslims learn to be patient and practice self-discipline.
They break their fast with an evening meal when the sun has gone down. At Ramadan, Muslims give
thanks for their blessings. They read the holy book called Al-Quran and do special prayers. Ramadan is a
time to be grateful for good things people usually take for granted.

1. Ramadan is a very important month for Muslims. It is a time of

inner (reflection/refraction) that is (meant/mean) to bring one closer

to God.

2. In religious terms, to "fast" means to eat little or (none/no) food. Fasting during
Ramadan means abstaining from food completely.

3. By fasting, one learns to develop sympathy and compassion for the

less (fortified/fortunate), as well as to (appreciate/approbate) what

one has.

4. Ramadan is the ninth (9th) month of the Islamic (calendar/schedule).

5. The daily period of fasting starts at (dawn/down) and ends when the sun sets.

6. During this period, Muslims must (abstain /absolve) from food, drink, and smoking,
among other things.

7. During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims try to come closer to God through displays of

devotion and good (doings/deeds).

8. The 27th night of Ramadan, (known as the Night of Power) is the most important in terms of

prayer. Many devout Muslims spend the (entire/all) night praying.

9. Another way Muslims come closer to God during Ramadan is by reading as much of

their (holy/saintly) book, the Qu'ran as possible.