Many Muslims around the world will begin fasting on Monday to mark the start of Ramadan. What to know about Islam's holiest month and how it's celebrated.
More than 1.8 billion Muslims, who account for around a quarter of the world’s population, are expected to observe RamadanMany Muslims around the world will begin fasting on Monday to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan commemorates the Quran first being revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago, a sacred moment honored through fasting and abstinence between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is also a month of gratitude. By abstaining during the day, the faithful are reminded of those less fortunate. Each night during Ramadan, mosques and aid organizations set up tents and tables to serve free evening meals for the poor.
Increasingly common are Ramadan tents in five-star hotels that offer lavish and pricey meals throughout the evening. While Ramadan is a boon for retailers in the Middle East and South Asia, critics say the holy month is increasingly becoming commercialized.For Muslims all over the world, June 15 marks Eid al-Fitr, the holiday at the end of Ramadan’s month of fasting. It brings festivals, food, gifts and prayers.
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