Muslims around the world are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin late Sunday or Monday, depending on the first sighting of the new moon.
The faithful are expected to spend the month fasting during daylight hours, eschewing even water, and spending more time in prayer and study of the Quran. They are supposed to avoid bad habits and indulgences, such as smoking and sex.
Cultural differences and even geography have led to differences in the ways Muslims observe the holy month.
Fasting during daylight hours has proven difficult for people living near polar regions during the long days of the summer.
Muslim clerics have in the past few years issued fatwas allowing Muslims in regions where the sun does not set in summer -- or, when Ramadan falls in winter, where the sun does not rise -- to follow the sunrise and sunset times of Mecca.
http://www.voanews.com/content/muslims-prepare-to-observe-holy-month-of-ramadan/3362359.htmlRamadan Mubarak to all Muslims here
Hope all muslims can do this kind of praying in good condition and we can fast for the entire month. Aamiin.
Hmmmmmmm Mc Donalds
..If you last a month i will be impressed
I remember couple of school friend were Muslims they used to eat crisps and chocolate in school..
When they got home they tell the parents they had nowt
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They said how hard it was to fast..WHY starve yourself why not just give money to the poor..
You starve yourself so you know how the poor feel..
No need to do this just look at the poor and give them money..
But i suppose if your rich then maybe it would make you understand more what the poor feel
if you never been poor yourself..
Also if your already poor and are a Muslim what's the point in doing this action..There already starving for a life..
