A new marathon begins soon!
Good evening everyone!
As I am typing these words now and probably as you read them then, few hours separate us from the arrival of a special ceremony and marathon of different type; Ramadan: the self-control marathon.
A glimpse of the month
Note :Words between bracts are Arabic translation of the most common words related to Ramadan which I will be using through the upcoming posts.
Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims worldwide, known as the month of fasting. Particularly, Ramadan is the ninth month in Islamic calender. The annual fast of Ramadan is one of the five 'pillars' of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to put more effort in charity, reading Quran and more prayers.
As for fasting (sawm) process itself, it lasts from dawn (fajr) till sunset (maghrib), when Muslims are obliged to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking.
One more thing you need to know:
The pre-dawn meal before fast is called (Suhoor), while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is (Iftar).
Ramadan in Egypt
Though the religious practice in Ramadan are the same everywhere -in Islamic countries or countries with Muslim populations-, the cultural and traditional practice could vary from a country to another.
In Egypt, Ramadan has a different taste and a unique spirit! Thus, through the upcoming posts, I will be taking you in a fascinating journey through traditions, costumes and daily life during the holy month! Pack your bags and prepare your eyes, minds and souls for our spiritual journey!
Got a Muslim neighbour or colleague? Don't forget to greet them tomorrow; Ramadan Kareem!
References
I strongly recommend you to check the following articles if you're interested to know more details about Ramadan.
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