Ramadan ( رَمَضَان , रमजान ) Mubarak Starts in India and Whole World

 

Ramadan Mubarak Starts in India - 2023 

( In Arabic language - رَمَضَان, हिंदी में - रमजान )

Begins :- 

=> At the last night of the month of Shaban

Ends :- 

=> At the last night of the month of Ramadan

Date of Begins in India (follows the Islamic lunar calendar ) :- 

=> 24 March – 22 April 2023 ( According to Islamic Calendar ) 

Frequency :- 

 => Annual (lunar calendar)

After Completion of Holy Month  ( Ramadan ) :- 

=> Eid al-Fitr ( Festival )

 Rituals  :- 

1. Sawm (Fasting)

2. Zakat and Sadaqah (Alms giving)

3. Commemorating Qadr Night ( Shab - e - Qadr )

4. Reading the Holy Quran

5. Abstaining from all bad deeds and staying humble

6. Taraweeh Prayer ( In Night) (Sunni Muslims)

About Ramadan:-

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is a special time for Muslims all over the world. During this time, Muslims fast, pray, reflect, and come together as a community. It is an important event that commemorates the first revelation to Muhammad and lasts from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.

Performance of Fasting :- 

All adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically sick, on their journey, aged, infant feeding, diabetic, or menstruating are required to fast from dawn to sundown. The pre-dawn supper is known as sahar, and the nightly meal that breaks the fast is known as iftar. Although fatwas have been issued stating that Muslims living in areas with a midnight sun or polar night should adhere to Mecca's timetable, it is common practice to adhere to the timetable of the nearest nation where night can be differentiated from day. 

During Ramadan, the spiritual benefits (Sawab) of fasting are said to be multiplied. As a result, during fasting hours, Muslims abstain not only from food and drink, but also from tobacco products, sexual intercourse, and sinful behavior. However, they devote themselves to the act of salat (praying) and Quran reading.

History about Ramadan :-

Ramadan is the month in which the Quran, a guide for mankind, and clear proofs of that guidance, as well as the criterion, were revealed. (of right and wrong). And whoever is present, let him fast the month, and whoever is sick or traveling, a number of other days. Allah desires for you ease, not hardship, and that you complete the period, and that you praise Allah for guiding you, and that you may be thankful. - Quran

Muslims believe that all scripture was revealed during Ramadan, with the scrolls of Abraham, Torah, Psalms, Gospel, and Quran being handed down on the first, sixth, twelfth, and thirteenth days of the month. (in some sources, eighteenth) and twenty-fourth Ramadan, respectively.

Muslims believe that the first time the Quran was revealed to Muhammad was during Laylat al-Qadr, which is a special night that happens during the last 10 days of Ramadan. While fasting officially started in 624 CE, Muslims think that it has always been important for people to fear God and that fasting is not something new. Even before Islam, people in Mecca used to fast on the tenth day of Muharram to say sorry for their sins and avoid lack of water and rain.

Night of Destiny in Ramadan :- 

Qadr Night ( Shab - e - Qadr )

 => Qadr Night is considered the holiest night of the year. It is thought to have happened on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Eid  ( Eid al-Fitr )  ( In Arabic Language - عيد الفطر) ( हिंदी में - ईद - उल - फितर )

=> Eid al-Fitr , The holiday of Eid al-Fitr (Arabic - عيد الفطر), which marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal, the next lunar month, is declared after a crescent new moon has been sighted or after completion of thirty days of fasting if no sighting of the moon is possible. Eid celebrates the return to a more natural disposition (fitra) of eating, drinking, and marital intimacy.

Religious Practices ( Rituals) of Ramadan :-

Fasting from dawn to sunset is a common practice. The meal before the fast is known as sahar, and the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is known as iftar.

Muslims devote more time to prayer and charitable acts, striving to improve their self-discipline, inspired by the hadith, "When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked up, and devils are chained."

1. Fasting During Ramadan :-

Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and greater devotion and worship. Muslims are supposed to exert greater effort in order to adhere to Islam's teachings. The fast (sawm) starts at sunrise and concludes at sunset. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking, as well as from intimate relationships and sinful speech and behavior, during Ramadan. Fasting is said to divert the heart's attention away from worldly pursuits, with the aim of purifying the spirit by removing harmful impurities.Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those in need, thus encouraging acts of generosity and compulsory charity. (zakat). Muslims also believe fasting helps instill compassion for the food-insecure poor.

Travel, menstruation, severe illness, pregnancy, and breastfeeding are all exceptions to fasting. Despite the fact that fasting is not encouraged by hadith, many Muslims with medical issues insist on it to satisfy their spiritual demands. Those who are unable to fast are required to make up the missed days later.

2. Sahar in Ramadan :-

Muslims observe a pre-fast meal known as sahar every day before dawn. Muslims begin the first prayer of the day, Fajr, shortly before sunrise.

3. Iftar ( Roza Iftar )  in Ramadan :-

Families break the fast with iftar at sunset, traditionally beginning the meal with dates to commemorate Muhammad's practice of breaking the fast with three dates. They then adjourn for Maghrib, the fourth of the five required daily prayers, after which the main meal is served.

Social Gatherings During Iftar in Ramadan :-

My friends, In India, At iftar, social meetings, often in the form of buffets, are common. Traditional dishes, including traditional desserts, are frequently highlighted, especially those prepared only during Ramadan. Water and dates (Khazoor) are the most common liquids, but juice, milk, soft drinks, and caffeinated beverages are also available.

Iftar in the Middle East consists of water, juices, dates, salads and appetizers, one or more main courses, and rich desserts, with dessert being the most important part of the meal. Lamb stewed with wheat berries, lamb kebabs with grilled vegetables, and roasted poultry served with chickpea-studded rice pilaf are typical main courses. Dessert options include luqaimat, baklava, and kunafeh.

Iftar has developed over time into banquets that can seat hundreds, if not thousands, of people.

 Every night, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the biggest mosque in the UAE, feeds up to thirty thousand people. Twelve thousand people gather for iftar at Mashhad's Imam Reza sanctuary.

          4. Charity ( Zakat and Sadaqah ) During Ramadan :-

Zakat, which translates as "the poor-rate," is a fixed proportion of one's income that a believer is required to give to the impoverished; the practice is obligatory as one of Islam's five pillars. Because Muslims believe that good deeds are rewarded more handsomely during Ramadan than at any other time of year, many Muslims donate a larger part - or even all - of their yearly zakat during this month.

          5. Nightly Prayers ( Tarawih ) During Ramadan :-

Tarawih  ( In Arabic language - تراويح) ( हिंदी में - तरावीह )

Tarawih (In Arabic Language - تراويح) are extra nightly prayers performed during the month of Ramadan. Contrary to popular belief, they are not compulsory.

           6. Recitation of the Quran During Ramadan :-

During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to read the complete Quran, which is divided into thirty juz' (sections). Some Muslims recite one juz' during each of the thirty tarawih sessions performed during the month.

Laws , Muslims Have to Follow During Ramadan :-

During Ramadan, it is forbidden to eat in public during the day. Eating in public during daylight hours during Ramadan is illegal in some Muslim nations. During Ramadan, alcohol sales are banned in Egypt.In Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria, and Malaysia, public eating, drinking, or smoking during Ramadan can result in penalties or confinement. Community service is the penalty in the United Arab Emirates.

Imposition of Work Schedule During Ramadan :-

Work schedules are modified in some nations. Employees in the UAE are permitted to work no more than six hours per day and thirty-six hours per week. Laws are identical in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

FAQs

Ques. Do Muslims drink water during fasting in Ramadan?

Ans. Fasting during Ramadan means abstinence from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. It is recommended that before sunrise, Muslims eat a pre fast meal known as sahar.

Ques. What is not allowed during fasting in Ramadan?

Ans. Ramadan's typical fasting requirements are that Muslims abstain from food and drink , as well as sexual activity , from dawn to sunset.

Ques. What are 4 things not to do in Ramadan?

Ans. You are not allowed to eat, chew, drink or smoke in public during the hours of daylight,  if you're Muslim, DO accept food and drink when offered during Iftar, it is a sign of respect and friendliness. DO stay calm.

Ques. When does Ramadan begin ?

Ans. On the last night of the month of Shaban i.e. 23 March , 2023 in India.

Ques. When does Ramadan end ?

Ans. On the last night of the month of Ramadan i.e. 22 April, 2023 in India.

Ques. What is the date of the start of Ramadan in India?

Ans. Date of Begins in India (follows the Islamic lunar calendar ) , 24 March – 22 April 2023. ( According to Islamic Calendar ) 

Ques. What comes after Completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan?

Ans. Eid-ul-fitr