"Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it's a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast. Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr."
"Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage. Muslims see various meanings and lessons in observing the fast. It's regarded as an act of worship to attain piety and one of submission to God. The devout see benefits, including practicing self-restraint, cultivating gratitude and empathizing with people who are poor and hungry."
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and cycles through the seasons. The month begins after the sighting of the crescent moon, so the first day is expected around Feb. 18 or 19 but may vary by country and community based on local declarations or differing methodologies. The daily fast runs from dawn to sunset and forbids all food and drink during daylight hours. The fast is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is intended to cultivate piety, self-restraint, gratitude and empathy for the poor. Ramadan is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The month often brings families and friends together for festive meals to break the fast.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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