Discover Ramadan, the holy month of Islam
Ramadan, the holy month of Islam and the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is celebrated worldwide. This year’s Ramadan began on Friday, February 28, 2025 and lasts until Saturday, March 29, 2025. But what do you know about this holiday? If you want to know more, read on!
What is Ramadan, the holy month of Islam?
Ramadan is considered the holy month of Islam because it is believed that the Quran was revealed during this time. Indeed, God revealed the holy book of Islam in Arabic to the Prophet Muhammad as a guide. To celebrate and commemorate this meaningful event, Muslims all over the world fast from dawn to sunset for a month. However, for Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is not just about fasting: it’s about a spiritual reset!
The rules of Ramadan, the holy month of Islam
Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan according to the following rules:
- Fasting and not drinking from dawn to sunset, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
- Praying the five usual mandatory prayers as well as nightly prayers known as Taraweeh.
- Strengthening one’s connection to God, especially by reading the Quran.
- Being charitable and generous to others. In fact, giving – known as Zakat – is mandatory and another of the five pillars of Islam.
- Showing forgiveness and mercy to everyone.
- Being patient, self-disciplined and humble.
- Spending time with fellow Muslims by praying and eating together.
- Celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
A global holiday
More than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide celebrate the Ramadan, the holy month of Islam. They may cook different meals, wear different clothes and speak different languages, but they all share the same beliefs and practices. The holy month of Ramadan is the most festive time of the year for Muslims. It is all about giving, sharing, spreading love and peace while focusing on what really matters.
Even for non-Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is full of interesting lessons. Indeed, taking a self-journey to find peace, giving your time and money to help others and trying to be the best version of yourself are universal goals in life!
Celebrating diversity at LingoStar
Here at LingoStar, celebrating diversity is one of our goals. So we would like to start by wishing all those celebrating the holy month of Ramadan a very happy Ramadan: Ramadan Mubarak!
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