The fast is broken at the end of the day with prayer and a festive meal called an iftar. It is customary to visit family and friends following the iftar. During Ramadan, many Muslims go to the mosque ...
Daily Trust on Sunday learned that in this month of Ramadan, a basket that contains 100 watermelons, which was sold at N50,000 during the rainy season, has doubled to N100,000 as a result of demand.
“Fasting regularly helps the body heal itself, stay fit and gives a feeling of relaxation. Additionally, it helps to give all the body organs the much needed rest. It helps reverse the ageing ...
These prayer times are for Dubai. For Abu Dhabi, add 4 minutes. Deduct 4 minutes for Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, 1 minute for Sharjah and Ajman, and 6 minutes for Fujairah. What is Ramadan?
This means that the beginning of Ramadan differs every year. Fasting (Sawm in Arabic) is one of Islam's Five Pillars- Profession of Faith, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting and Pilgrimage.
The prayer, which is offered after 12 midnight, is offered in congregation at mosques during the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan. Literally, it means 'stand during the night'.