

This is often interpreted as praying throughout this night is rewarded equally with praying for a thousand months (just over 83 years i.e., a lifetime). Muslims believe that this night which is also known as "The Night of Power" is better than a thousand months. Laylat al-Qadr is observed during one of the last ten days of the month (typically the odd nights). 20 Ramadan, the Conquest of Mecca by Muhammad.19 Ramadan, Imam Ali struck on the head during prayer by Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam with a poisoned sword.18 Ramadan, the Psalms ( Zabur) were bestowed on David ( Dawood).17 Ramadan, the Battle of Badr was won by the Muslims.17 Ramadan, death of Aisha bint Abu Bakr – a wife of Muhammad.12 Ramadan, the Gospel was bestowed on Jesus according to Islam.10 Ramadan, death of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Muhammad.2 Ramadan, the Torah was bestowed on Moses according to Islam.Some important historical events during this month are generally believed to include: The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers. Ramadan is observed by Muslims during the entire lunar month by the same name. Events Martyrdom of Imam Ali, Yousef Abdinejad Astronomical projections that approximate the start of Ramadan are available. As a result, Ramadan dates vary in different countries, but usually only by a day. Since the new moon is not in the same state at the same time globally, the beginning and ending dates of Ramadan depend on what lunar sightings are received in each respective location. Many Muslims insist on the local physical sighting of the moon to mark the beginning of Ramadan, but others use the calculated time of the new moon or the Saudi Arabian declaration to determine the start of the month. The estimated start and end dates for Ramadan, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia, are: Ramadan dates between 20 Consequently, the Islamic year is 10 to 11 days shorter than the solar year and contains no intercalation, Ramadan migrates throughout the seasons. The Islamic calendar is a lunar one: months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. The first three days of the next month, Shawwal, are spent in celebration and are observed as the "Festival of Breaking Fast" or Eid al-Fitr. Therefore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam) would be closed. According to Islam, the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel to Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Ramadan ( Arabic: رَمَضَان, Ramaḍān) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Quran is believed to be revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.įasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
