The holy month of Ramadan in 2012 is right around the corner. It is a time for fasting, cleansing of one’s very soul, mind and body. There are various reasons as to why Ramadan holds such a virtuous position in Islam. First and foremost, the holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in this very month. Also, the gates of Heaven are open and the gates of Hell are closed with the devils all chained up all this month.
In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month which begins and ends with the sighting of the new moon. Due to this reason, as the moon is sighted at different times in different countries, there is at times confusion over the commencement of Ramadan. However, a general rule of thumb is that as Islam began in what is now known as Saudi Arabia, the time the new moon is sighted there is taken as the criteria for the beginning of Ramadan.
When is Ramadan 2012?
This year, Ramadan starts on the 20th of July. Islam being the fifth largest religion in the world, with more than a billion followers, most of whom shall be fasting, elaborate preparations have been made to cater to the needs of all and sundry. It shall be no less than a full fledged festival. The evenings shall be replete with markets filled and overflowing with people from all strata of society, in their Sunday best. People normally get together in the evenings for the ritual of breaking the day’s fast which is more or less like a celebration.
Ramadan 2012
It is the time of the year when the best of foods are prepared; all sorts of cuisine, lip smacking delicacies, are readily available at the most reasonable of prices. It is really important to keep one’s energy levels high during the day. Keeping strength up during the time of fasting is really crucial to ensure that one gains all the spiritual benefits of fasting. One may tend to forget in the spirit of festivities the actual reason to observe the fasts. It is essential to reap the rewards sought from this pious month by doing everything possible, following truly and holding on to the faith in the most steadfast of manners.
Now that the mubarak month of Ramadan is approaching, it is the time rejoice and praise Allah for his blessings. Do what has to be done wholeheartedly and make sure that this Ramadan, everything is accomplished.
In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month which begins and ends with the sighting of the new moon. Due to this reason, as the moon is sighted at different times in different countries, there is at times confusion over the commencement of Ramadan. However, a general rule of thumb is that as Islam began in what is now known as Saudi Arabia, the time the new moon is sighted there is taken as the criteria for the beginning of Ramadan.
When is Ramadan 2012?
This year, Ramadan starts on the 20th of July. Islam being the fifth largest religion in the world, with more than a billion followers, most of whom shall be fasting, elaborate preparations have been made to cater to the needs of all and sundry. It shall be no less than a full fledged festival. The evenings shall be replete with markets filled and overflowing with people from all strata of society, in their Sunday best. People normally get together in the evenings for the ritual of breaking the day’s fast which is more or less like a celebration.
Ramadan 2012
It is the time of the year when the best of foods are prepared; all sorts of cuisine, lip smacking delicacies, are readily available at the most reasonable of prices. It is really important to keep one’s energy levels high during the day. Keeping strength up during the time of fasting is really crucial to ensure that one gains all the spiritual benefits of fasting. One may tend to forget in the spirit of festivities the actual reason to observe the fasts. It is essential to reap the rewards sought from this pious month by doing everything possible, following truly and holding on to the faith in the most steadfast of manners.
Now that the mubarak month of Ramadan is approaching, it is the time rejoice and praise Allah for his blessings. Do what has to be done wholeheartedly and make sure that this Ramadan, everything is accomplished.
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