Who is exempt from fasting
Not everyone is obliged to fast. Islam has some exceptions. The following are exempt:
Children
frail elderly
sick people
pregnant or lactating women
Who is traveling
In many cases, fasting can be made up at another time of the year or replaced by a gesture of charity.
The end of Ramadan: the holiday of Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, one of the main Islamic holidays. It is a day of prayer, family gatherings, and sharing traditional meals.
The feast represents the end of fasting and the beginning of a new period, lived with a renewed spirit. It is also a time of thanksgiving and collective joy.
A month that unites faith and community
Ramadan is not just a time of abstinence from food. It is a spiritual journey that involves millions of people around the world. Through fasting, prayer and solidarity, Muslims strengthen the bond with their faith and with the community.
The holy month continues to represent a central point of reference in Islam, capable of combining tradition, spirituality and daily life in a shared experience on a global scale.
