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During the holy month of Ramadan, sawm is observed between dawn and sunset when the adhan of the Maghrib prayer is sounded. [2] Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar and fasting is a requirement for Muslims as it is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam. [3]
Also, it was suggested that Ramadan fasting may increase the risk for salivary gland inflammation. [12] The psychological effects of fasting during Ramadan have also been researched. In one study, Ramadan fasters were asked to perform cognitive inhibition tasks during and after Ramadan, assessing their response time and accuracy.
Sawm is directly mentioned in the Quran: "eat and drink until the whiteness of the day becomes distinct from the blackness of the night at dawn, then complete the fast till night…". The fast occurs from dawn to sunset each day, during which time believers are expected to prohibit themselves from any food, drink, sexual intercourse, or smoking.
Ramadan Murabarak! The religious holiday, involving fasting and practiced by Muslims, begins on Sunday. Here's what, when and why the holiday happens.
Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan with an Iftar celebration or meal. The sunset meal to break the fast, around 8 p.m., is called iftar. Dates are an important part of the iftar table.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. This means waking up before dawn to eat, hydrate and pray.
The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, Muslims abstain from sexual relations [3] and sinful speech and behaviour during Ramadan. Fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, and to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful
Millions of Muslims around the world will soon begin observing Ramadan, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset. If you're wondering how to support your Muslim colleagues ...