Ramadan (also said Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (the Hijra). This is the month when the first verses of Quran were said to be revealed to the to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. The month of prescribed fasting for Muslims, during this month Muslims keep fast between sunrise and sunset (daytime fasting). It contemplates for a lunar month of about 28 days. Observed as a time of fasting and austerity, Muslims refrain from smoking, sexual relations, and various other desires and emotions during this period or indulging in anything which is not pious or ill natured. The fasting is meant to learn patience, modesty and spirituality. They fast for sake of God. They also ask blessings from God for any sin they intentionally or unintentionally have committed, they prey for direction and self-purification. Besides fasting, Muslims also pray more than normal and if they make a habit of it, they may continue with prayers once the Ramadan month is over.
In some countries eating in public place during Ramdan (daytime) is not encouraged. In Algeria in 2008, six persons were condemned for four years in prison. Kuwait has a rule, wherein, under a law number 44, 1968 approximately 100 Kuwati dinars are slapped as fine or jail or both for people seen having food, drinking or smoking during Roza.
The dates of Ramadan (also said Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) varies. Following the moon, it moves forward about ten days each year
Ramadan El Sana Di / Ramadan This Year / رمضان السنة دي
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