Ramadan is the holy month of Islam, during which Muslims practice fasting from dawn to dusk. It is not just an abstention from food and drink, but a time of prayer, reflection and solidarity. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and represents a central moment in the spiritual life of the faithful. The month ends with the feast of Eid al-Fitr, a symbol of sharing and community.
What is Ramadan and when is it celebrated
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle. For this reason, it does not have a fixed date in the Gregorian calendar and each year falls in a different period, about ten days earlier than the previous year.
For Muslims, it is the most important month of the year, because it recalls the revelation of the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic tradition, it was during Ramadan that the transmission of the sacred text, considered the word of God, began.
