Islamic Months

Ramaḍān
(رَمَضَان)

Ramaḍān
(رَمَضَان)

Meaning -

burning heat

Burning is related to fasting as in empty stomach one’s worldly desire will burn. Supposedly so called because of high temperatures caused by the excessive heat of the sun. Ramaḍān is the most venerated month of the Hijri calendar. During this time, Muslims must fast from pre-dawn till sunset and should give charity to the poor and needy.

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