Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began at sundown on Wednesday, March 22, in the U.S.
Here is what you need to know about its significance, how Muslims observe the month and how non-Muslims can wish their friends and neighbors "Ramadan Mubarak."Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer.
Fasting is obligatory for Muslims, except for the ill, pregnant, traveling, elderly and/or menstruating, according toThese fasting periods can range from 11 to 16 hours per day. Before fasting each day, Muslims will begin with a pre-dawn meal called, the first prayer of the day, according to NatGeo. At dusk, after finishing the sunset prayer, or. This means "breaking the fast," and the meal is often shared with family and friends.
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