By Tahlib
"Midnight Prayers" by Helen Zughaib |
- Official names: Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان Ramaḍān, IPA: [rɑmɑˈdˤɑːn]; Persian: Ramazān; Urdu: Ramzān; Turkish: Ramazan)
- Observed by: Muslims
- Beginning: July 21, 2012 (North America) but varies by country beginning either on 19th, 20th or 21st
- Length: 30 days of Ramadan in 2012 end on Sunday, August 19th
- Celebrations Communal "Iftars" or daily fast-breaking meal experienced by entire family at sunset
- Observances: Fasting, alms-giving, prayer, and reading the Quran
- Greeting: "Ramadan Mubarak" a message of congratulations
- Interfaith Links: None
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