Here are key facts concerning the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. -The start of Ramadan is determined by the appearance of a new moon. -Muslims are expected to refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from daybreak to sunset during Ramadan. -For Muslims, Ramadan is […]
RAMADAN FACTBOX
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Here are key facts concerning the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. -The start of Ramadan is determined by the appearance of a new moon. -Muslims are expected to refrain from eating, drinking and sex from daybreak and sunset during Ramadan. -After sunset, Muslims celebrate with […]
