Ramadan Calendar Hyderabad 2020: Important dates and Ramadan timings

Ramadan marks ninth and most sacred month of Islamic calendar. Muslims, all over world, observe a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer as a community. This month-long devotion commemorates Muhammad’s first revelation and its annual observance is considered as one of Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan lasts from one crescent moon’s sighting to next one.

Ramadan timings

It is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are physically well, t acutely or chronically ill, diabetic, pregnant, breastfeeding, travelling, menstruating or elderly to fast between sunrise to sunset. meal before sunrise is kwn as Suhur/Sehar and one which breaks fast is called Iftar. Those who live in parts with polar night or midnight sun are urged to follow Mecca’s timetable.

Significance of Ramadan

It is believed that spiritual rewards of fasting are increased double folds during month of Ramadan. Besides refraining from food and bever, Muslims also shun tobacco products, sexual relations, and sinful behaviour. y devote mselves to recitation of Quran and indulge in charitable deeds.

Important Dates

lunar Islamic calendar determines primary and end dates of Ramadan. As crescent moon occurs about one day ahead of new moon, it becomes easier for Muslims to estimate beginning of Ramadan. But re are many people who prefer confirming its opening by visual observation of crescent moon.

Laylat al-Qadr is considered most important and holiest night of year. Observed by Muslims, it is believed to have occurred on an odd-numbered night during last ten days of Ramadan. According to Dawoodi Bohra’s belief, Laylat al-Quadr was twenty-third night of Ramadan.

Eid marks end of Ramadan and is observed as a holiday. It also marks beginning of next lunar month of Shawwal, which is declared after thirty days of fasting completion and sighting of moon is evident. refore, Eid is a celebration of returning into a more natural disposition of eating, drinking, and intimacy.

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Ramadan Calendar Hyderabad 2020

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