Ramadan a time to reflect: Rules of Fasting

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is one of the most important periods in the Muslim calendar. It is a time of spiritual awakening, self-evaluation and remembrance of Allah, which Muslims observe through fasting and prayer. Ramadan teachers Muslims self-discipline, humility and giving.

Charity is a significant part of Ramadan, and Muslims are expected to help the needy.

Rules of Fasting

Fasting starts every day in Ramadan at the break of dawn, which is also the start of the Salat Al Fajr (morning prayer). Fasting ends at sunset or with the call of Salat Al Magrib (prayer at sunset).

Rules of fasting include cultivating good behaviour, abstaining from food and liquids from dawn to sunset.