Ramazan/Ramadan
Friday, August 21, 2009
New Delhi: The Holy Month of Ramadan will begin in India from Sunday, August 23, 2009. However, the United Arab Emirates has announced Saturday as the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan, also known as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan, is an Islamic religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
The Muslims observe a month-long fast during this period. During this period Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, sexual activities, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset.
The holy month of Ramadan ends with Eid ul-Fitr.
On Thursday, Saudi Arabia observed sunset prayer to mark the begning of Holy Month Ramadan.
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