Ramadan
Transcript: Who - the prophet mohammed What is Ramadan FOOD FUN FACTS Although Ramadan is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar , the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year, since the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar and the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar ... Fig and lemon chicken Nutritional lentil soup Moroccan soup Beef meatballs Tomato sauce Fresh fig cake Rich semolina cookies advertisement Ramadan is a time to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of the Koran. It is a time to remember the poor, to practice self-mastery, and to recommit one's self to the Islamic faith. Why-Ramadan was created so that the Muslims could build a closer relationship with God. Historical Origin The fast is broken at sunset and begins again the next morning when there is enough light to distinguish a black thread from a white thread. The morning prayer is said after suhur, the pre-dawn meal. PEOPLE FACT Ramadan The people who practice Islam are called Muslims . Five W's Muhammad – a prophet and righteous person believed by Muslims to be the final messenger of God, whose predecessors are believed to include prophets Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus, among others. Gabriel – Muslims believe that among God's many creations are angels. Gabriel is believed to be one of the most important angels, as he was responsible for transmitting God's divine revelations to all of the human prophets, ending with Muhammad FACTS The end of Ramadan is a joyous occasion known as Eid-el-Fitr, typically lasting three days. It is known as the festival of ever-recurring happiness and is celebrated with special prayers, feasts, sweets and gift giving. The time is also known as Kurban Bayrami, Hari Raya Puasa in South East Asia and Seker Bayrami in Turkey. The first during Ramadan is called Saum THE END.... 1.Shahadah - a short statement declaring the greatness and oneness of Allah. 2. Salat - prayer that is offered five times daily 3. Sawm - the fast that takes place during Ramadan 4.Zakat - a religious tax used for the poor, the sick, and others less privileged in the Islamic community 5. Hajj - the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca What -Ramadan - The name Ramadan is used for both the ninth month of the Islamic year as well as the holy festival that occupies that month. During the blessed month of RAMADAN ,muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical need during the day light hours. For 29 or 30 days.As time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God , and practice self- sacrifice. Ramadan is much more than not eating and drinking . When-(or 1434) are 9 July – 7 August. The most important rituals practiced by the muslims are often referred of Islam .They are as follows . Ramadan has not changed over time . They continued to do the same every month since it has been created . They will continue to fast and do all of the other things that they are appointed to do . Ramadan the month of fast for Muslims is the time period when Muslims part themselves from water, food and smoking during the daylight. During Ramadan Muslims have food twice a day, one when sun rises and the other when sun sets. The meal had before the sunrise is called suhoor and the meal had after the sunset is called Iftar. During the Ramadan fast, for Iftar meal delicious food is cooked like: Ramadan the month of fast for Muslims is the time period when Muslims part themselves from water, food and smoking during the daylight. In Islamic belief, the Prophet Mohammed was spoken to by Allah on a date known as Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power. Allah gave Mohammed the teachings of the Qur'an and set him on his path to becoming a prophet and the founder of the Islamic faith. All Muslim sects believe that the Night of Power occurred during the month of Ramadan, although there is some disagreement as to the specific date. Still, the event is so much a cornerstone of Islam that the entire month is given over to its remembrance. Where- It was ordained in 2 Hijri, or year 624.