Ramadan religious celebration underway for muslims

Ramadan continues this week, set to conclude on May 12, calculated by the full moon cycle of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

This is a time of prayer, fasting, giving back and self-accountability for muslims globally.

*Yusef Islam’s (Cat Stevens) ‘Ramadan Moon’ commemorates this special time on the Islamic calendar. *

They read the Qur’an often during Ramadan. Some muslims recite the entire Qur’an by the end of Ramadan through special prayers known as Tarawih, which are held in mosques every night of the month.

Many Muslims in Australia fast during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan. It’s common to have a pre-fast meal, suhoor, before sunrise, as well as an evening meal, iftar.

This practice one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and increased religious devotion.

Many muslims donate to charity by participating in food drives, organising a collection or charity event and other voluntary activities.

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