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Ramadan Basics: Your Top 6 Questions Answered

The answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Ramadan.

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Ramadan Basics: Your Top 6 Questions Answered

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which Muslims all over the world fast every day for a month. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a time for Muslims to be appreciative of God's gifts and develop a deeper relationship with their faith.

Who has to fast?

Only those who are healthy are obligated to fast. Generally children over the age of 12 begin to fast. Also, those who may be traveling during the month of Ramadan can make up their fasts after the month is over if they are not able to during Ramadan.

Can you drink water?

No, fasting in Ramadan means no food or water at all. Yep, no water all day. You learn to eat hydrating foods before and after the fasts, such as yogurt, chia seeds, and dates.

Is it hard?

The first few days can be hard, but your body adjusts as the month goes on.

How long do you fast each day?

Fasting is from dawn to sunset, which can cause variation in different parts of the world in the length of the fast. Many people wake up before sunrise for a meal called Suhoor.

When is Ramadan?

The dates of Ramadan vary from year to year since the Islamic calendar is based on a lunar system and not the Gregorian calendar that everyone is used to. Typically this means that Ramadan is about 10 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar each year. This year Ramadan is expected to begin around May 5th or 6th depending on when the moon is sighted.

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