Ramadan
A Time for Reflection, Gratitude, and Giving
• The 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which strict
fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset
• Cannot eat or drink from dawn or sunset during the 30 days of
Ramadan
• Considered to fast when you’re an adult
• Exceptions include health conditions, pregnant, travelling
• Fasting is a private act of worship
bringing about nearness to God, as
well as a form of spiritual discipline
and a means to empathize with
those less fortunate
• Encourages self-discipline, spiritual
growth, and empathy
• Strengthens community and family
bonds
• Sadaqah (Voluntary Charity): Acts of
kindness and donations to help those in
need
• Many people donate food, money, or
essential items to the poor
• Families and communities come
together to prepare iftar meals for
others, including neighbours and the
less fortunate
• Many mosques and organizations set up
iftar distributions, welcoming anyone in
need
Suhoor: Pre-dawn meal before fasting
begins (today was 5:29 am)
Fajr to Maghrib: No food or drink, focus
on work, study, and prayer
Iftar: Breaking fast at sunset, often with
dates and water (today is 6:13 pm)
• Time for the best food
(biryani, kebabs, haleem,
samosas, chicken wings,
fruits, knafeh, falooda,
truffle dessert, ice cream)
• Be close with family and
friends
:
• Marks the end of Ramadan
• Special prayer, feasts, and giving gifts to
the needy
• A day of celebration, gratitude, and
community, observed by Muslims around
the world
• Families and friends gather for festive
meals, wear new clothes, and exchange
gifts, traditional sweets and dishes are
prepared