What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the special month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. It's the month Allah gave us the Quran!
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Ramadan is the special month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. It's the month Allah gave us the Quran!
Quran 2:185Fasting helps us feel grateful for our food, remember the poor, and grow closer to Allah.
Quran 2:183Ramadan is 29 or 30 days — depending on when we see the new moon. Then it's Eid!
Wake up before Fajr and eat a meal called Suhoor. The Prophet ﷺ said there is blessing in Suhoor.
Bukhari #1923When the sun sets, break your fast with dates and water — just like the Prophet ﷺ did.
Bukhari #1957Right when you break your fast, say: 'Dhahaba-dh-dhama-u wabtallatil-'urooqu wa thabatal-ajru inshaa Allah.'
Bukhari #1957Eating, drinking on purpose, or being unwell can break the fast. Forgetting and eating? Allah has fed you — keep going!
Bukhari #1933Little kids, sick people, travelers, very old people, and mums who are pregnant or nursing — Allah is so kind.
In Ramadan, the gates of Jannah open, the gates of the Fire close, and the chained-up devils can't bother us as much!
Bukhari #1899After Isha prayer, Muslims pray extra prayers called Taraweeh and listen to the Quran.
Many Muslims try to read the whole Quran in Ramadan — even one page a day adds up!
Quran 2:185One special night in the last 10 days of Ramadan is better than 1,000 months! Look for it on the odd nights.
Quran 97:3Say: 'Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'annee' — O Allah, You love to forgive, so forgive me!
Some Muslims stay in the masjid for the last 10 days of Ramadan — only worshipping Allah. The Prophet ﷺ did this every year.
Bukhari #2026Before Eid, every Muslim gives food to those in need so everyone can celebrate.
Bukhari #1503On the way to Eid prayer, we say loudly: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil-hamd.'
After Ramadan, we celebrate Eid! We pray a special prayer, wear nice clothes, and visit family.
Eid prayer is two rak'ahs with extra takbeers, followed by a khutbah — outside or in the masjid.
Muslims have two Eids: Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha during Hajj when we remember Ibrahim ﷺ.
Whoever fasts Ramadan and then six days of Shawwal is rewarded as if they fasted the whole year!
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