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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to strengthen their spirituality, self-control, patience, and compassion for the poor. It is considered a month of mercy and forgiveness as it marks the beginning of the Quran's revelation.

Suhoor (or Sehri) is the pre-dawn meal consumed before fasting begins. Imsak is the exact time you must stop eating and drinking, which is typically 10-15 minutes before the Fajr adhan (call to prayer) to ensure the fast is valid.

No. Fasting in Islam requires complete abstinence from all food and drink, including water, from the moment of dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).

The fast is broken by intentionally consuming food or drink, or having intimate relations during fasting hours. If someone eats or drinks out of pure forgetfulness, their fast remains valid. Bad deeds like lying, swearing, and arguing are strictly forbidden and reduce the spiritual reward.

Islam provides exemptions for those facing hardship. This includes the sick, travelers, pregnant or nursing women, women on their menstrual cycle, pre-pubescent children, and the frail elderly. Missed days must be made up later, or a Fidyah (feeding a poor person) is paid.

It is the most important night in the Islamic calendar, falling within the last ten days of Ramadan. The Quran states this night is "better than a thousand months" as it marks the beginning of the Quran's revelation. Muslims spend it in intense prayer.

Tarawih is a special, voluntary night prayer performed exclusively during Ramadan. It is offered after the last daily prayer (Isha), usually in congregation at mosques, featuring extended Quran recitations.

The most common greetings are "Ramadan Mubarak" (Blessed Ramadan) or "Ramadan Kareem" (Generous Ramadan).