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3 gifs; First gif zooms out on a miniature wooden easel with a canvas on it with the words 'Ramadan Mubarak' and drawings of a moon and hanging lanterns. There is a light in front, a glass dome with tulip lights inside, and a dish of dates in the bottom right corner. Second gif jumpcuts between short close-up shots of someone using markers to draw the moon and lanterns on the canvas and then write the words. And the third gif pans out on a white star lantern and a dish of dates, other lights and the easel from before can be seen.

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Ramadan kareem drawing easy very simply is my topic. I've started Ramadan drawing pictures with oil pastel, and this Ramadan Kareem drawing poster for beginners. Learn how to draw Ramadan festival pictures or how to draw Ramadan Mubarak. Its a Ramadan art ideas easy or Ramadan artwork, I mean Ramadan drawing easy step by step method. So look how to draw Ramadan drawing and how to draw ramadan pictures easy way.

How can I use the Draw and Colour the Other Half of the Ramadan Lantern activity? There are many stories about the origin and development of the Ramadan lantern. It is said that during Ramadan, Muslims used to pray Tarawih prayers in mosques until late at night. For this reason, mothers at home would prepare lanterns for their children, and children would go in groups carrying lanterns to accompany their parents when they returned home and light their way, as a contribution from the Twinkl educational team to introduce children to this Ramadan phenomenon, which is the Ramadan lantern, our experienced teachers have prepared for you an activity to draw and colour the other half of the Ramadan lantern.

You can use this art activity with your students on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The activity of drawing and coloring the other half of the Ramadan lantern aims to strengthen children’s focus and attention by drawing the other half of the lantern and then coloring it. Download now the activity of drawing and coloring the other half of the Ramadan lantern for your students and early foundational stages to benefit from at home and in the classroom as well. Educational activities similar to the activity of drawing and coloring the other half of the Ramadan lantern.

You can use this wonderful fun art activity in the classroom and distribute it to students to color as an applied activity in a lesson about Ramadan or as a fun activity at the beginning of the lesson. This activity includes several uncolored Ramadan drawings such as a Ramadan lantern, Ramadan crescent, prayer rug and finally a mosque. The student must match the numbers written on the drawings with the color guide that these numbers indicate at the bottom of each drawing. This, in turn, helps strengthen the elements of attention and concentration, and on the other hand, it consolidates students’ knowledge of this virtuous occasion in the Islamic calendar. Coloring sheets are a great activity to improve fine motor skills and also help develop other skills in student,s such as holding a pen and writing.

This 10-Colourful Lanterns for Ramadan Decorations activity pack contains 10 beautifully illustrated Ramadan lantern designs. These lanterns would look great on a wall or window at home or in the classroom. Simply print the lanterns and encourage children to cut them out and hang them. This 10-Colourful Lanterns for Ramadan Decorations activity pack includes 10 fresh and modern lantern designs for Ramadan decorations. Use these lanterns to keep children engaged while learning about the special month of Ramadan.

The Ramadan lantern is one of the most important and famous symbols of the holy month of Ramadan. Many people are interested in purchasing Ramadan lanterns in their various traditional shapes as decorations for the celebration of Ramadan. In ancient times, people used lanterns for lighting by placing candles inside them. The Fatimids were the first to use lanterns during their presence in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The first use was at the beginning of Ramadan in the year 358 AH. Then, this tradition was passed down through the generations and spread to all Islamic peoples. The lantern industry has developed over the ages, as it was lit by candles in the past and now it operates with batteries and produces the sounds of Ramadan songs for children, including different shapes that keep pace with the needs of children in the modern era.  

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رمضان كريم | Ramadan Kareem

العربية:

رمضان هو الشهر التاسع في التقويم الإسلامي لدراسة القرآن والصلاة والصيام، وهو يحدث خلال الشهر الذي يعتقد المسلمون أن القرآن بدأ فيه نزوله على النبي محمد.

قضيت وقتا في رسم رمضان بالدات والماء والفانوس، كان وقتا رائعا واستمتعت أيضا بحياتي بدون موسيقى

English:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar studying of the Quran, Prayer and Fasting it occurs during the month in which Muslims believe the Quran began to be revealed to the Prophet Muhammad

I spent time made a drawing of ramadan with dattes, water and lantern It was a great time and I also enjoyed my life without music

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Items to Purchase before Ramadan

For Muslims worldwide, Ramadan—the holy month of fasting—is a unique occasion. It is imperative that you make practical and spiritual preparations as this holy month draws near. Before Ramadan, Muslims should purchase certain products for Ramadan. These products are useful to have right now as Ramadan month is near.

Prayer Essentials: You should get prayer necessities so that you can offer prayers during the month of Ramadan. Make the most of your spiritual experience this Ramadan by making sure you have everything you'll need for prayers. Make sure your prayer rug is in good shape, obtain a miswak (natural toothbrush) to brush your teeth before prayers, also consider buying a new tasbeeh.

Oud Perfume:  It is advisable to have oud perfume for yourself before the arrival of Ramadan. If you currently do not have an oud perfume, consider purchasing one. Cleanliness holds great importance in Islam, and using oud perfume on your clean clothes enhances the experience of performing prayers. Investing in a new oud perfume is a commendable practice, and many Muslims prefer acquiring it before the onset of Ramadan.

Dates and Nuts: Breaking the fast with dates is a custom that comes from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Dates are high in vital nutrients and offer a rapid energy boost. Keeping a supply of dates and mixed nuts on hand can offer a wholesome and gratifying method to break your fast in addition to fulfilling a sunnah. You should buy dates before Ramadan because prices may go high in Ramadan because of increase in demand.

Hydration Station: It's critical to stay hydrated during non-fasting hours in order to prevent dehydration and sustain energy levels. Invest in a hydration kit or high-quality water bottle that you can carry with you all day. When breaking your fast, think about consuming electrolyte drinks to replace lost minerals.

Ramadan Decoration: Making your home a joyful and spiritually energizing space might improve your Ramadan experience. Think about crafting or buying crescent moon ornaments, banners, and lanterns as Ramadan decorations. These decorations can add to the festive mood in your house and act as a reminder of the month's significance.

Cooking Oil: Typically, throughout Ramadan, individuals prepare pakora and samosas for iftar. A lot of cooking oil is used by it. It's a good idea to get enough cooking oil to fry everything. Having cooking oil on hand before Ramadan is crucial as you'll use it nearly every day. It come under products that you should consider buying before Ramadan.

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Ok so there was a rlly cute ask in my inbox that was about introducing Gavi to Ramadan or taking him to iftar but it's gone now!!! I literally cannot see it anymore. But dear anon who requested a Ramadan-inspired Gavi fic, this is for you!!! So reader is Arab/ Desi/ North African/ a similar culture.

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"Pablo, as God is my witness, I will break up with you if you don't get away from me."

Was it harsh? A little. But it was the only way you could get your clingy partner to leave you alone. For the past hour, he continuously tried to hold your hands or cuddle you, and you had to push him away in a panic every time. Ramadan was finally upon you, and you could not be more excited. It was a month of great food and company, and jut general peace. It was a time for you to really embrace your culture: long dresses and dangly jewelry, coffee cups painted in gold calligraphy, and lanterns decorating every possible surface.

There were several traditions in your family that took place every Ramadan, a main one being that you and your female relatives would all go and get henna done on your arms and legs, your skin remaining tinted with elaborate patterns all month long. However, since moving to Barcelona (and moving in with your long-term boyfriend), this tradition has become harder and harder for you to maintain. This led to an Amazon overtight order of about 20 henna cones, and two hours of you bent over yourself trying to pipe out the tiniest of designs onto your hands and feet. It was unfortunately during this time that Gavi came home from training, plopping onto your couch as he tried to grab your hand, smudging one of the flowers you had gone cross-eyed drawing. After letting out a yell that probably scared the dogs in Madrid, you calmed enough to explain what you were doing and why he couldn't touch it.

"So it's like a tattoo? I don't really like tattoos ya know." He said, rolling over onto his side and pouting, touch starved and desperate to touch you. You continued drawing as you responded.

"Yeah but they're temporary. And they're brown instead of black. And tattoos are hot. You would look hot with tattoos Pablo."

This elicited a laugh from the boy, his eyes creasing and his teeth dazzling. He loved watching you focused on your sketches. Your teeth was between your lips, tension evident in your features. There was nothing that you did that wasn't entertaining to him. Gavi loved looking at you, studying you, catching every minor change in your expressions or body language and storing them deep in his memory.

Eyebrows scrunched in concentration, he tried to imagine what he would look like with a tattoo.

"Maybe Spanish men aren't meant to have tattoos, amor. We just don't look good in them."

"Pablo how can you say this when Ramos literally exists?"

"Your answer to everything cannot be 'It's hot because Sergio Ramos does it'!"

"Why not? Long hair? Hot on Ramos. Tattoos? Hot on Ramos. Being a father-"

"Please stop. I am begging."

You broke out into fits of giggles, the banter flowing naturally between the two of you. When you finally finished your hands, you beckoned Gavi over. Instructing him to place his arm in your lap, you began drawing on his tanned skin.

"Ay, what are you doing?"

"Proving you would look good with a tattoo. Sit still!! You're gonna make me mess up."

"But-"

"No buts. I had to redo half my hand because of you. And besides, you're always in long shirts, no one will see."

This silenced the whines from the boy looming over you as you bent closer to his arm. Despite a flinch every so often from the cool sensation on his skin, Pablo stayed perfectly still. He brought his free hand up to move the hair from your eyes, giving him a better view of your face.

"There. All done."

A loud laugh resonated throughout the room. On Gavi's forearm sat a small angry face with bushy eyebrows.

"Is that supposed to be me?"

"Yeah. I think it's pretty accurate."

Trying to pull you in, he reached for your arm and you pulled away in a hurry.

"Pablo my hands are still wet!! No touching!"

"Are your feet still wet, too?" You nodded, afraid of why he wanted this piece of information. He moved closer to you on the couch, clean arm wrapping around you, his head resting on your shoulder.

"That means you can't run away from me." He smiled, and placed a gentle kiss to your forehead. Cheeks heating up, you snuggled into his chest, hiding your embarrassment at the affection. You two stayed like this for a while, just watching TV and enjoying the shared body heat. Once your hands had dried, you went to peel off the top layer, revealing the stained pattern beneath it. After some lotion, you returned to Gavi, peeling off his design as well, the two of you once again in fits of laughter at the angry face on his arm. You settled back into him, and he looked down at you.

"Can I hold your hand now? Or are you off-limits until the end of Ramadan?"

You interlocked your hand with his, rubbing your thumb in soothing circles. Bringing your entwined hands up to his face, he admired your hard work.

"It looks gorgeous, mi amor. You did so well." He kissed the back of your hand, straight over the delicate patterns.

"Want to see something cool?" You asked. "Look in the center there. See if you can read anything."

He brought your hands up once again, refusing to release you from his grip for even a second. He looked through the swirls, until the found a dainty "PG6" hidden in the design. He wrapped his arms around you tightly, pulling you into his chest, and nuzzling against your neck.

"I can't believe you're all mine."

A/N - I literally was writing this as my henna was drying and then I tried to open a Barbican with wet henna and I stopped for a minute and was like wow this is the most Arab experience I'll ever have. Anyways, short and sweet, hope y'all enjoy.

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It’s Ramadan!! And I know Joe probably still participates and wouldn’t it be cute if Nicky got up at 4am to cook for him and the gang during Ramadan?? Thoughts??

Hey, anon! Sorry for the delay.

First of all, Ramadan Mubarak to my Muslim followers! :D

Secondly, YES I HAVE SO MANY THOUGHTS.

Having been raised Catholic I unfortunately don’t know enough about the tradition of Ramadan to comfortably write/draw something without risking it being wrong or even offensive, but I’ll try to share my jumble of thoughts with you.

I’m mostly curious about the start of their relationship, when Lent was still a thing even for Christians and Nicolò, being an ex priest and all, for sure had had to fast before Easter. Imagine them both having a similar tradition, but on slightly different time periods during the year? I think it could have been one of the first few things that made them feel more alike than different and, since a lot of fic already tend to describe them as supportive of one another’s religious traditions from the very start, I believe they did all they could to assure the other was comfortable and safe while fasting.

This said, of course Nicolò picked up cooking, especially cooking Yusuf’s favourite festivity food, very early on. And even if maybe nowadays Joe wouldn’t observe Ramadan as strictly as before (for whatever reason), he would cook some of the most traditional Tunisian food for him in this period just to indulge him.

I recently saw a video of some Turkish football players huddling around in a circle on the field during a brief stop to an evening game and breaking fast together. That made me think of the Guard being on a very long mission and, as they wait before going into action, Nicky makes sure they have time to crouch down all together in full battle gear and have enough snacks and water to break fast with Joe.

On a slightly unrelated note I saw this commercial with Mo Salah on the topic and I almost cried. So cute! Imagine Nicky and Joe planning so that they have all the things Joe loves about this tradition everywhere they go, so that he can light his lantern or fly a kite with Nile and enjoy a quiet time in prayer surrounded by his family. I’m making myself emotional.

Thank you so much for the ask, anon! Hopefully you like my silly little headcanons :’)

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How to Draw Ramadan Lantern || Very Easy Lantern Drawing For Kids

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We share your joy and congratulate you on the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan, the month of goodness and forgiveness, the month of love, and communication. On this occasion, we offer you the most beautiful greetings. Share it with your loved ones. ■ congratulations we have brought up: • Happy New Year. • Blessed be the month. • Ramadan Kareem. • God has brought you back for many years and long times. God restored it upon us and you with goodness and pleasure. May you be from his habit.

■ congratulations on the modern character: May your blessed Ramadan be blessed .. And all your moments are blessed. The paradise of the mole is my home and your home. The Prophet is my neighbor and your neighbor. • Our aspirations precede our congratulations and our joy precedes our nights and blessings for you and us. * O God, we reached Ramadan and helped us to fast, stand and read the Qur’an. • Oh God, I love your servant in you, so I love him and reach the month of Ramadan, Karim. • God recognized your eyes during Ramadan, the pleasure of Ashar, the company of good guys, and the mercy of the Forgiving and the Heaven of the Righteous. • May God accept your fasting, resurrection, and blessed month for you. • God has reached you ten times and lifted us from you and evil from you and honored you with the night of fate and made you happy forever.

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Muslims in Dearborn are observing Ramadan in a way that would have been inconceivable just a few months ago.

Confronted with these changes, three organizations have come up with a way to help community members feel connected during a season of social distancing -- the Ramadan Contest.

The challenge encourages Muslims in the area to decorate the exteriors of their houses and take photos of their creations.

Across the greater region, at least 65 families have responded by decorating their homes with lights and lanterns to celebrate Ramadan, which began on April 23rd.

The organizers have received photos of Ramadan wreaths and string lights tracing the eaves of houses.

Hassan Chami, a Dearborn resident and one of the organizers of the competition, said he has enlisted a friend to create a customized sign with the words Ramadan Mubarak, or blessed Ramadan, to place outside his home.

But Chami has a long term dream for Dearborn in mind, too.

Chami founded Ramadan Suhoor, a late night festival that draws thousands of Muslims and non Muslims throughout the holy month.

It wasn't the only gathering that Muslims in the area have had to forego.

The Muslim communities have been on the front lines of responding to covid, according to Sally Howell, a scholar of Arab American history at the University of Michigan Dearborn.

Howell said that in recent years she's noticed an exponential growth in the number of Muslim families in Dearborn decorating their households for Ramadan.

This year, Halal Metropolis and Ramadan Suhoor teamed up to organize this trend into a friendly competition.

Howell said that its common in the Middle East for public areas to light up during the holy month.

Machhadie Assi said the practice of decorating homes during Ramadan wasn't very popular in Lebanon.

Assi hopes that more Muslims will adopt the tradition in the future.

The three organizations will be sharing photos of nominated houses throughout the holy month.

Howell said she also hopes the challenge will become an annual tradition.

Draping lights for Ramadan is a way for Muslims to celebrate their religious identities and make their presence known, Howell said.

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Ethnic Culture Versus Islam

*This is an interesting article which addresses a major problem in most Muslim communities. Although it has been written specifically for Malay Muslims, just replace the word Malay in this article, with say, Bengali or Indian or Pakistani and you will get an article fit for any culture. The author is a Malay who wrote this letter to members in his immediate community. - ITMR Webmaster*

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Islam is a religion. But, to many Malays, Islam is a culture. It is a practice handed down by their fathers, and their father's father before that. It is something they do out of habit rather than out of the education they have received. That is why the converts or the "Born Again Muslims", if I may be permitted to use this phrase, make better Muslims.

Converts learn the religion from scratch and throw away their old beliefs on becoming Muslims. The Born Again Muslims re-learn the religion and are able to differentiate between Islam and the Malay Adat, and are brave enough to reject what is unIslamic though they run the risk of being branded fanatics.

The majority of Malay Muslims confuse between what is religion and what is culture. They take both as one and the same and, on many an occasion, practice religion as if it was part of the Malay culture, or adopt some of the old cultures thinking they are doing an Islamic thing.

Sometimes even the culture over-rides religion and they rush out to implement a cultural practice as if it would be unIslamic in not doing so. Culture takes precedence over everything else and, if they miss one or two obligations in Islam, like praying or fasting, it does not matter as long as that so called "adat" has been safely implemented.

For example, they would spend hours dressing up a bride for a wedding ceremony. Never mind that the bride has to miss her Maghrib prayers because of this. Allowing her to do her Maghrib prayers would mean the preparations would be interrupted or delayed, not to mention her hair, which had been carefully set at great expense of time and money, would get all messed up.

The house would need to be cleaned and everything would need to be nicely set up in preparation for Eid/Hari Raya. This would mean they would have to miss the last day of fasting or else there would be no energy left for the great task ahead of them. Impressing the guests who would be visiting for Eid/Hari Raya is more important that fasting.

Is it not a Malay proverb which says, "Biar mati anak, jangan mati adat"? In other words, culture is so important that they would sacrifice their child as long as the culture is protected. They would not sacrifice for Islam.

How did this come about? Islam is very specific and explicit. Islam is the ultimate and everything else comes later. How could, therefore, culture stand between the Muslim and his religion? Even more important, how could the Malay get so confused that he could not differentiate between religion and culture and allow himself to practice Islam his way; religion as a culture.

Malays were Hindus long before they became Muslims. In fact, a good part of Indonesia, where the Malaysian Malays originally came from, is still Hindu. Even in those parts of Indonesia which have become predominantly Muslim, you can still see the remains of the Hindu religion and many of their dances and so on still retain this culture to a certain extent.

The Malay Sultans of early Melaka had Sanskrit names, proof of the Hindu influence. They became Muslims not through the influence of the Arabs, but through the influence of the Indian merchants who came to Melaka to trade.That is why our brand of Islam is the same as in India and we find some differences when comparing our practices to that of the Middle Eastern Muslims.

The nation at that time owed their loyalty to the Sultans. When the Sultans converted to Islam the nation followed suit without any questions asked. They became Muslims due to the tradition of loyalty to the Sultans rather than because they were committed to the religion.

Here alone was reason enough for the weak following of the religious principles. The people were just doing what the Sultan asked. The old cultures and traditions were retained and practiced side-by-side with Islam. The early Malay Muslims were one confused lot of people and, to some extent, this confusion still remains.

In fact, you can still see aspects of Hindu culture in our so-called "Islamic" practices. Take the lighting of lanterns on the last seven nights before the end of Ramadan. This is modelled after the Hindu religious celebration of Deepavali, the festival of the lights.

What about the wedding ceremony mentioned earlier? Very much a Hindu practice where the bride and bridegroom sit on a stage so the world can see them see and to receive the blessings of the crowd who sprinkle scented water and flowers on them.

Many acts the Malays do in the name of religion is not Islamic at all.

In fact, some are even contrary to religious beliefs; bida'ah or shirik; and compromise the principles of the Islamic faith. These practices are not only sinful but makes a mockery of the One God fundamental because that forbidden practice acknowledges the existence of other forces equally powerful.

For instance, take the practice of consulting bomohs. Most Malays believe in the powers of the bomoh and many actually go to see them for assistance.Bomohs are nothing but witch doctors. In the Western terminology "witches" are servants of the devil as they draw upon the powers of the forces of evil. The Malays swear by the power of the bomoh rather than do their Hajat prayer to get their wishes fulfilled. Bomohs use the Koran, spirits of dead people, bones of humans, and so on, to "pray" for help.

It must be remembered that though the bomoh uses the Koran it is not used for reciting the verses but as talismans or "tangkals". The Koran is not taken in its spirit or substance but in its physical form, as an object of magic.

Sometimes the verses are recited but only for "fixing things". The "client" may want the bomoh to help them get a job promotion, a contract they have tendered for, the love of a woman or man, and other worldly desires. In extreme cases the bomoh calls upon the "powers" of the Koran to harm an enemy or as a prevention, called "sekatan", from an enemy who is suspected of using another bomoh to give this client bad luck or make him sick.

Islam, or the powers of Islam, is treated as something magical or mystical, and who better to call upon the magic of the Koran or the verses of the Koran than the black magic man, the bomoh. Of course, every bomoh would claim he is doing things the Islamic way and that there is no shirik in what he is doing. This gives the Malay the feeling of security, that he is not offending God in his actions or creating an associate to God.

Many religious people, those well learned in Islam dare not speak out.

They realise that this is a very sensitive area to venture into. In fact, some of these religious people even contribute to the belief by themselves offering mystical services. The Malays believe that these religious people have a closeness to God due to their "ulama" status and how better to reach God than through these people.

One reason why the Malays are so gullible may be because Islam was an "imported" religion. Malays choose to be Muslims only when it suits them and revert to their old cultures and traditions freely.

Consider the concept of water and oil; they do not mix. Oil stays on top and does not contaminate the water below it. What we do not realise is, oil chokes life in the water by blocking the flow of oxygen.

In the same way, the belief in other forces other than Allah "kills" the fundamentals of Islam. Without this fundamental belief, their Islam is just as "dead" as the life in the water below the oil. It is time the religious authorities and the ulamas speak out. Re-education is required.

You are either a Malay or a Muslim and, if to be a proper or good Muslim means we have to be less of a Malay, than let it be so.

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A Look at the Muslim Fasting Month of Ramadan

AP, May 17, 2018

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world began fasting on Thursday from sunrise to sunset for the month of Ramadan, a time of contemplation, fortitude and intense worship.

Here are some questions and answers about Islam’s holiest month and how it’s observed:

WHY DO MUSLIMS FAST? Fasting is meant to draw worshippers closer to God through sacrifice, remembrance and heightened spirituality. It’s also meant to be a month of gratitude in which the faithful are reminded of the suffering of those less fortunate.

Similar to a detox, fasting is often most challenging at the start, especially when kicking habits like caffeine and cigarettes during the day.

Islam calls upon the faithful to also try and detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s deeds, thoughts and actions.

Fasting is seen as a way to physically and spiritually purify. Muslims often donate to charities during the month and feed the hungry. Many spend more time at mosques during Ramadan and use their downtime to recite the Quran.

HOW DO MUSLIMS FAST? Muslims must abstain from all eating, drinking or smoking from dawn to dusk each day for the entire lunar month, around 30 days. A single sip of water or a puff of a cigarette is enough to invalidate the fast.

Sexual intercourse is also forbidden during the daylong fast, and Muslims are encouraged to avoid gossip and arguments.

To prepare for the fast, Muslims wake in the night for a pre-dawn meal called “suhoor”. Often the small meal will include vegetables and fruits, tea, yogurt, dates, and power foods such as beans and lentils. In many cities in the Muslim world, volunteers wake the faithful for suhoor by marching through the pre-dawn streets chanting and beating drums.

HOW DO MUSLIMS BREAK THEIR FAST? Muslims traditionally break their fast like the Prophet Muhammad did some 1,400 years ago, with a sip of water and some dates at sunset. After sunset prayers, a large feast known as “iftar” is shared with family and friends. Iftar is a social event as much as it is a gastronomical adventure. Across the Arab world, apricot juice is an iftar staple. In South Asia and Turkey, yogurt-based drinks are popular.

Every night of Ramadan, mosques and aid organizations set up tents and tables for the public to have free iftar meals.

CAN MUSLIMS BE EXEMPTED FROM FASTING? Children, the elderly and the ill are exempt, as well as women who are pregnant, nursing or menstruating. Travelers, including athletes taking part in tournaments away from home, are also exempt from fasting.

Muslims living in the Northern Hemisphere will fast through especially long days this year, with the sun setting as late as 9 p.m. in cities like London. For those living even farther north, Muslim scholars advise those fasting to adhere to time zones of the nearest Muslim-majority city or country.

WHAT ARE SOME RAMADAN TRADITIONS? Once the start of the holy month is declared, Muslims share greetings such as “Ramadan kareem” and “Ramadan mubarak” via text messages, calls and emails to family and friends.

Another hallmark of Ramadan is nightly prayer at the mosque among Sunni Muslims called “taraweeh.”

Egyptians have the tradition of the “fanoos,” a Ramadan lantern that is often the centerpiece at an iftar table or seen hanging in window shops and from balconies. In the Arabian Gulf countries, wealthy families hold “majlises” where they open their doors for people to pass by at all hours of the night for food, tea, coffee and conversation.

Increasingly common are Ramadan tents in five-star hotels that offer lavish and pricey meals from sunset to sunrise. While Ramadan is a boon for retailers in the Middle East and South Asia, critics say the holy month is increasingly becoming commercialized.

HOW DO MUSLIMS MARK THE END OF RAMADAN? The end of Ramadan is marked by intense worship as Muslims seek to have their prayers answered during “Laylat al-Qadr” or “the Night of Destiny.” It is on this night, which falls during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, that Muslims believe God sent the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad and revealed the first verses of the Quran.

After these intense nights of prayer, the end of Ramadan is met with a three-day holiday called Eid al-Fitr. Children often receive new clothes, gifts and cash.

Muslims attend early morning Eid prayers the day after Ramadan. Families typically spend the day at parks, eating in the sunshine for the first time in a month.