Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Dates for Ramadan 2005 are 04 October thru 03 November.
In many places around the world Muslims will be looking to the skies this evening. They will be interested in knowing if they will be able to see the crescent moon. If it is visible this will be the signal for the beginning of the month of Ramadan. (In most countries religious authorities will make a proclamation concerning the beginning of Ramadan). No fasting will take place till tomorrow morning.
We will rise early to eat our breakfast before the day begins. Afterwards we will not have anything else to eat or drink till nightfall. This will be their daily experience during the next 30 days.
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of the religion of Islam. We fast during this holy month from the moment when it first starts to get light until sunset. We're seeking to suppress our desires and increase their spiritual piety.
Fasting together as a worldwide community - Ummah - affirms the brotherhood and equality of man before Allah. Selamat menunaikan ibadah dibulan suci Ramadan..
