Ramadhan

Description about Ramadhan

The word Ramadan is derived from the word ramd “to burn”. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to dusk. The name came from the time before the Islamic calendar, when the month of Ramadan fell in the summer. Fasting during this month is often thought to figuratively burn away all sins. Muslims believe that the Qur’an was sent down to the earth during this month. Furthermore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open all the month and the gates of Hell would be closed. The first day of the next month is spent in celebrations and is observed as the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast’ or `Eid ul-Fitr.

History Event in Ramadhan

• Ramadan is observed by Muslims during the entire lunar month by the same name. The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers.
  • On 02 Ramadan, the Torah was bestowed on Moses. (As claimed by Shi’a Islam)
  • On 10 Ramadan, Khadija, wife of Muhammad, died.
  • On 12 Ramadan, the Bible was bestowed on Jesus. (As claimed by Shi’a Islam)
  • On 15 Ramadan, Hassan ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad, final Rashidun Caliph and second Shia Imam was born.
  • On 17 Ramadan, the Battle of Badr was won by the Muslims.
  • On 18 Ramadan, the Psalms were bestowed on David. (As claimed by Shi’a Islam)
  • On 19 Ramadan, Ali ibn Abu Talib was injured by a sword.
  • On 21 Ramadan, Ali ibn Abu Talib died due to injuries he sustained by a sword.
  • On 27 Ramadan, the Qur’an was bestowed on Muhammad. (In accordance with Shi’a Islam; according to Sunni Islam the date is unknown, but is in the last ten days of Ramadan)
  • Laylat al-Qadr is observed during one of the last five odd numbered days of the month. Muslims believe that this night is better than a thousand months. This is often interpreted as praying throughout this night is rewarded equally with praying for a thousand months. Many Muslims spend the entire night in prayer. According to Shi’a Islam this night is the 19th or 21st, or 23rd of this month, but according to the Sunni this night is 21, 23, 25, 27 or 29.However the true date was intentionally withheld.
• In Iran, Al-Quds Day is held on the last Friday of Ramadan (since the Iranian Revolution).
• In the Ottoman Empire, the sultan presented trays of baklava to the Janissaries in a ceremonial procession called the Baklava Alayı.

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