For Muslims all over the world, the fasting month of Ramadan is now beginning. Once a year, many Muslims fast for about a month from dawn to sunset. This means they do not eat or drink anything during this time. There are more than one billion Muslims around the world.
During Ramadan, many Muslims pray especially frequently because they want to think about Allah especially often during this time. During the fasting month, Muslims should refrain from doing things that could distract them from Allah and their faith. In addition, fasting people should not think or do anything bad, especially during this time. Therefore, many Muslims try to be especially nice to their fellow human beings during Ramadan and not to quarrel. In the evening, when the sun has set, it is permitted to eat and drink during Ramadan. After sunset, many families gather to eat, pray, or read the Quran together.
By the way: Traditionally, Ramadan begins when the crescent moon is visible in the sky again after the new moon. This can vary in different countries. That’s why this year Ramadan in Iran and Pakistan, for example, begins one day later – because the moon was not yet visible.