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org/wiki/Ramadan )
Ramadhan (source 1):
Date: Sat, Apr 2, 2022 – Mon, May 2, 2022
Celebrations: Community iftars and Community prayers
Related to: Eid al-Fitr, Laylat al-Qadr
Frequency: Annual (lunar calendar)
Observed by: Muslims

-is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,

-observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and

community

-A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation

-lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.

-Fasting from dawn to sunset is fard (obligatory) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or
chronically ill, travelling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating.

-Accordingly, Muslims refrain not only from food and drink, but also tobacco products and
sinful behavior, devoting themselves instead to salat (prayer) and study of the Quran

-The common practice is to fast from dawn to sunset. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is
called the suhur, while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is called iftar

-Muslims devote more time to prayer and acts of charity, striving to improve their self-
discipline

-In some Muslim countries, eating in public during daylight hours in Ramadan is a crime. The
sale of alcohol becomes prohibited during Ramadan in Egypt.[95] The penalty for publicly
eating, drinking or smoking during Ramadan can result in fines or incarceration in the
countries of Kuwait,[96][97] Saudi Arabia,[98][99][100] Algeria[101] and Malaysia.[102] In the United
Arab Emirates, the punishment is community service.

-(health effects) Most Islamic scholars hold that fasting is not required for those who are ill.
Additionally, the elderly and pre-pubertal children are exempt from fasting.
Pregnant or lactating women are also exempt from fasting during Ramadan according to
some authorities. --- negative effect
There are some health benefits of Ramadan including increasing insulin sensitivity and
reducing insulin resistance. it has also been shown that there is a significant improvement in
10 years coronary heart disease risk score and other cardiovascular risk factors such as lipids
profile, systolic blood pressure, weight, BMI and waist circumference in subjects with a
previous history of cardiovascular disease. The fasting period is usually associated with
modest weight loss----positive effect

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Ramadhan(source 2):

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islam calendar, a holy month designed for prayer and
fasting. It begins and ends with the shape of the crescent moon, which is why Ramadan is not
set on any specific days annually.

Each year, the day it starts and ends changes as it goes with the moon calendar. Depending on
the region, it may even change the dates on which Ramadan is celebrated.

This year in the U.S. it's being celebrated from Saturday, April 2 to Sunday, May 1.

Muslims believe that Ramadan is meant to strengthen their relationship with God. The
religious holiday involves fasting, praying and being around loved ones.

The idea behind fasting is to practice self restrain, which is one of the pillars of Islam. Fasting
is done from dusk till dawn. Every Muslim that has reached puberty, and is physically
capable, is required to fast.

Muslims must abstain from:

 Liquids
 Food
 Sexual activities
 Negative thoughts
 Bad intentions