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When does Ramadan begin and on what date? Holy month of Ramadan

Every year in Ramadan, Muslims fast. This month falls on a different date each year. In this article, you will learn when Ramadan 2018 will be, as well as the rules of fasting.

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  • When are Muslims fasting Ramadan in 2018?
  • Ramadan, Uraza Bayram 2018 calendar: schedule, date
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  • Who is exempt from fasting in the month of Ramadan?
  • Video: Month of Ramadan
  • What breaks fasting in the month of Ramadan?
  • What does not violate the fast of Ramadan?
  • Ramadan: what can you eat?
  • Why is Ramadan eaten only at night?
  • Impact of fasting Ramadan on health
  • Video: Fasting Ramadan from the point of view of medicine
  • Congratulations on the coming month of Ramadan
  • What should be done in Ramadan?
  • What not to do during the month of Ramadan?
  • Namaz in the month of Ramadan
  • Video: Prayer before meals in the month of Ramadan
  • Ramadan rules for women
  • Is it possible to drink kvass in the post of Ramadan?
  • Can you swallow saliva during Ramadan?
  • Can you brush your teeth in Ramadan?
  • Is it possible to marry or steal a girl in the month of Ramadan?
  • Video: Fasting in Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is called sacred, it is a very important month for Muslims. At this time, there is fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.

The month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar. Fasting begins at dawn on the first day of Ramadan and ends at sunset on the last day.

Important: In 2018, Ramadan falls on May 16 - June 14. The fast lasts exactly 30 days and ends with the holiday of Uraza Bayram, which will be held in 2018 on June 15.

For Muslims, fasting is considered an honorable act. Indeed, by doing this, a fasting Muslim strengthens faith in Allah, is cleansed of earthly sins and draws on himself the prosperity of Allah.

It is considered honorable among Muslims in this Holy month to do good, good deeds, to help those in need. Indeed, Allah sees them, and every good deed is rewarded by Allah.

It is during the Holy month of Ramadan that people stop quarreling, being offended, and envying, the Ros-Register website reports. This month, the hearts of believers unite in a single prayer and love for Allah.

It is during this Holy month that both the soul and body of a believing Muslim are cleansed through fasting and prayer. The soul is filled with love and compassion for people.

The main condition is not to break the fasting schedule, not to miss prayers.

Important: Many people have a question, how to say Ramadan or Ramadan correctly? After all, both words are used in different sources. The answer to this question is unequivocal: both pronunciations are correct.

In other words, Ramadan and Ramadan are one and the same. However, there is an explanation for this.

The letter dad exists only in Arabic. Therefore, the Arabs pronounce this word as Ramadan. The Turkic peoples, in turn, say "Ramazan", because such a pronunciation is characteristic of their linguistics. Any pronunciation is not considered a mistake.

  • In 2018, Muslims will begin to fast on May 16 after the morning azan - the call to prayer. Fasting ends on June 14 after the evening Adhan. June 15 is the holiday of breaking the fast - Uraza Bayram.

The month of Ramadan is considered sacred because, according to legend, in the month of Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad received the first verses of the Koran.
In Ramadan, it is customary to pray with special zeal and renounce the evil of life.

Fasting helps the believer to be cleansed of sins, to understand the true meaning of earthly life, pacifies souls, teaches patience.

Ramadan ends with a big holiday - Eid al-Fitr.

Important: Uraza Bayram is celebrated the day after the end of the fast. In 2018, the holiday of Uraza Bayram is June 15.

Day
post		 Day of the week the date Suhoor Iftar
1 Wednesday 16.05.2018 02:17 20:41
2 Thursday 17.05.2018 02:15 20:43
3 Friday 18.05.2018 02:13 20:45
4 Saturday 19.05.2018 02:10 20:47
5 Sunday 20.05.2018 02:09 20:48
6 Monday 21.05.2018 02:07 20:50
7 Tuesday 22.05.2018 02:05 20:52
8 Wednesday 23.05.2018 02:03 20:53
9 Thursday 24.05.2018 02:01 20:55
10 Friday 25.05.2018 01:59 20:57
11 Saturday 26.05.2018 01:58 20:58
12 Sunday 27.05.2018 01:56 21:00
13 Monday 28.05.2018 01:55 21:01
14 Tuesday 29.05.2018 01:53 21:03
15 Wednesday 30.05.2018 01:52 21:04
16 Thursday 31.05.2018 01:50 21:06
17 Friday 01.06.2018 01:49 21:07
18 Saturday 02.06.2018 01:48 21:08
19 Sunday 03.06.2018 01:46 21:10
20 Monday 04.06.2018 01:45 21:11
21 Tuesday 05.06.2018 01:44 21:12
22 Wednesday 06.06.2018 01:43 21:13
23 Thursday 07.06.2018 01:42 21:14
24 Friday 08.06.2018 01:41 21:15
25 Saturday 09.06.2018 01:41 21:16
26 Sunday 10.06.2018 01:10 21:17
27 Monday 11.06.2018 01:39 21:18
28 Tuesday 12.06.2018 01:39 21:19
29 Wednesday 13.06.2018 01:38 21:20
30 Thursday 14.06.2018 01:38 21:20
Friday 15.06.2018 Eid al-Adha holiday
Day
post		 Day of the week the date Suhoor Iftar
1 Wednesday 16.05.2018 01:44 19:51
2 Thursday 17.05.2018 01:43 19:52
3 Friday 18.05.2018 01:41 19:54
4 Saturday 19.05.2018 01:39 19:56
5 Sunday 20.05.2018 01:38 19:58
6 Monday 21.05.2018 01:36 19:59
7 Tuesday 22.05.2018 01:34 20:01
8 Wednesday 23.05.2018 01:33 20:03
9 Thursday 24.05.2018 01:31 20:04
10 Friday 25.05.2018 01:30 20:06
11 Saturday 26.05.2018 01:29 20:08
12 Sunday 27.05.2018 01:27 20:09
13 Monday 28.05.2018 01:26 20:11
14 Tuesday 29.05.2018 01:25 20:12
15 Wednesday 30.05.2018 01:24 20:13
16 Thursday 31.05.2018 01:22 20:15
17 Friday 01.06.2018 01:21 20:16
18 Saturday 02.06.2018 01:20 20:17
19 Sunday 03.06.2018 01:19 20:19
20 Monday 04.06.2018 01:18 20:20
21 Tuesday 05.06.2018 01:18 20:21
22 Wednesday 06.06.2018 01:17 20:22
23 Thursday 07.06.2018 01:16 20:23
24 Friday 08.06.2018 01:15 20:24
25 Saturday 09.06.2018 01:15 20:25
26 Sunday 10.06.2018 01:14 20:26
27 Monday 11.06.2018 01:14 20:27
28 Tuesday 12.06.2018 01:13 20:28
29 Wednesday 13.06.2018 01:13 20:28
30 Thursday 14.06.2018 01:13 20:29
Friday 15.06.2018 Eid al-Adha holiday

Preparation for this day begins in advance. It is customary to start the holiday with a common prayer.

  • Every Muslim must make a donation to the poor on this day, also on this day Muslims go to cemeteries to the deceased relatives, as well as to visit each other.
  • It is forbidden to fast on this day and be sad.
  • The best dishes should be on the table, and the clothes should be smart.
  • In many countries this day is an official holiday.

Holiday Uraza Bayram

As you know, with hardship comes relief. This can be seen in the fasting of Ramadan and the holiday that follows it. Fasting is difficult to observe, but the joy after that is very great.

A Muslim who intends to fast should not forget about the intention to fast - niyat.

There are rules of intent, non-observance of which leads to the fact that the post may not be counted. Consider these rules:

  1. The intention to fast is pronounced on the eve of each new day of the month of Ramadan. The intention is pronounced after the last meal of the night, but in the second half of the night.
  2. If a person said the intention at dawn, then his fast on that day will not be counted.
  3. When a person has doubts about pronouncing the intention at dawn or at night, then fasting on that day also does not count.
  4. It is not necessary to pronounce the words of intention out loud, you can say mentally.
    Before pronouncing the intention, a person must understand the essence of this action - the desire to abandon all sinful deeds that can break the fast.
  5. If a person pronounces an intention without understanding the essence of what is happening, such an intention also does not count.

Important: Words of intent sound like this “I have determined to fast the day of the month of Ramadan in accordance with faith and sincerely for the sake of Allah Almighty.”.

Fasting Ramadan provides for eating and drinking only at night. During the day, a person should completely refuse food.

In the early days, it can be very difficult to adjust to such a diet. But prayers also help other people who are subject to one goal. After all, together it is easier to experience all the inconveniences.
After a few days, the body gets used to the routine and fasting proceeds easily. So tune in to it and remember Allah will reward you for the right actions.

In addition, sexual intercourse during the day is prohibited. At night, you can make love.

Food is allowed to be consumed in the month of Ramadan only at night

  1. Elderly people. If people, due to their health, cannot fast or make up for fasting after, they must pay a fidyah-sadaqah - a donation to feed one poor person a day. You can feed 30 poor people at once or feed one poor person for 30 days. If a person is old, but his health allows him to fast, he must fast.
  2. Pregnant or lactating mothers. Also, a woman who is breastfeeding someone else's child can skip the post. In this case, the fast can be skipped if there is a real threat to the health of the child, the risk of losing milk or the risk of miscarriage. In the future, such a woman will have to compensate for the days of fasting, the donation for fasting does not need to be paid.
  3. Women who have started menstruating. On the days of menstruation, women should skip the fast, but then make up for these days. The fast of such a woman will not be counted, but out of respect for Ramadan, she should not eat during the day.
  4. Hopelessly sick people. If a sick person begins to fast and his health deteriorates, he must break the fast. If a person subsequently recovers, then he will have to make up for the missed days of fasting, and his fidya-sadaqah will be counted as a donation.
  5. Travelers and those at war are also exempt from fasting. However, later they are obliged to make up for these days.
  • Critical days or postpartum discharge;
  • Taking medication by swallowing;
  • Smoking, mindful eating and drinking;
  • Conscious intimacy
  • Water ingestion while bathing
  • Invoking Vomit

If a person in fasting consciously committed sexual intercourse, he is obliged to atone for the sin - to fast for 60 days in a row.

Other violations require compensation for the day of fasting on which the violation occurred.

  • If a person ate and drank water, forgetting about fasting. If a fasting person suddenly drank water or ate, but immediately remembered and continued fasting, this is not considered a violation;
  • involuntary vomiting;
  • You can taste food with the tip of your tongue without swallowing it;
  • Rinsing the mouth or rinsing the nose if water is not swallowed;
  • You can bury medicines in the eyes and give injections (not vitamins and not nutritious);
  • Ointment and inhalation of incense, bathing.

Muslim prayer

Important: At night in the month of Ramadan, you can eat anything. However, it must not be transferred. It is enough to eat exactly the amount of food that is enough to renew strength and saturation.

After sunset, you can put one dish or several on the table. The conversation begins with dates. At night, you can eat whatever you like - soups, vegetables, meat, pastries, dried fruits and fruits, cereals, fish, salads, etc.

Food during Ramadan

Important: The Almighty said: "Eat and drink until you distinguish the white thread from the black thread at dawn, and then fast until night." It was these words that became the basis for the fasting of Ramadan.

Ramadan night meal

Studies have been conducted that have established that fasting Ramadan does not harm the body. Volunteers were taken blood at the beginning of the post, during and after the end.

  • Laboratory studies have established the positive effect of fasting on many body systems, such as the immune, genitourinary, circulatory, and nervous systems.
  • Most fasting people were able to get rid of excess weight.
  • The main blood parameters remained normal.
  • Those indicators that deviated from the norm recovered a few days after leaving the post.

The main benefit of fasting Ramadan from a medical point of view is that you get all the necessary nutrients, albeit at night.

For Muslim believers, fasting is a joyful event. People congratulate each other, wish patience, strength, wisdom, as well as joy and health. Below in the picture, see the best selection of congratulations and poems dedicated to the holiday of Ramadan.

Congratulations on the holiday of Ramadan in verse

Congratulations on Ramadan in prose

Be sure to pray fervently during fasting, develop spiritually, think about good deeds and do them.

  • This time is necessary in order to remind the person of the real mission in this life.
  • Ramadan is not a time for entertainment, this is a time for reading the Koran, good thoughts and deeds.
  • Ramadan is a time for helping other people, the poor, the needy.
  • In this month, alms are distributed, people ask for forgiveness, and do good deeds.
  • This month, observe all the rules of fasting regularly.

During Ramadan (Ramadan) one should not lie, swear, idle talk, behave loosely, quarrel.

  • It is advisable at this time to give up amusements, condemnation of other people.
  • You can not be angry with loved ones, swear, plot bad things. Fasting teaches humility and patience.
  • If a person provokes a fasting person and calls for a quarrel, the fasting person should not enter into scolding, skirmish, fight.
  • He must remind himself that he honors and observes the fast.

During Ramadan, believers should pray diligently, as well as read a prayer - tarawih prayer. This prayer is best performed in the mosque, but you can also do it at home with your family.

Important: Tarawih prayer is a special prayer during Ramadan, which lasts until dawn.

Namaz in the month of Ramadan

Women, like men, must observe the fast of Ramadan.

  • If a woman has critical days, she should break the fast. And later continue it;
  • A woman should not approve of the weakness of her husband if he desired intimacy during the day in Ramadan;
  • At night, you don’t have to deny your husband intimacy;
  • When a woman prepares food, one can taste the salt without swallowing the food;
  • It is undesirable to while away the days of fasting by shopping and spending money;
  • A woman, because of household chores, should not neglect prayer.

Ramadan rules for women

Muslims are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages if the proportion of alcohol in them is negligible and does not lead to intoxication. Factory kvass, as a rule, is not able to intoxicate, so you can drink it.

  • The saliva that collects in the mouth can be swallowed. This is not considered a breach of the fast.
  • But if the saliva has already gone beyond the mouth, such as touching the lips, then the swallowed saliva will be a violation.
  • If blood from the gums gets into the saliva, this will also be a violation. Such saliva must be spit out.

It is better to brush your teeth at night. If you have to brush your teeth during the day, then you need to be careful not to swallow toothpaste and saliva at the same time. When rinsing the mouth, water must be spit out and not swallowed.

Important: It is better for Muslims to brush their teeth with a sivak stick. This will not break the post.

Fasting is not a barrier to nikah (marriage). However, you can not arrange feasts and festivities during the day.

Stealing a girl from the point of view of religion is a sin. Islam strongly discourages the theft of something and the infliction of violence on a person. Therefore, in Ramadan, you cannot steal girls.

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Among all Muslim holidays, Bayram is one of the most important. On Friday, June 15, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the holiday of breaking the fast, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers fast. How Eid al-Fitr passes in Moscow - in the RBC photo gallery

Its other name, common among believers, is Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated for three whole days in a month, in Arabic it is called Shawwal, timed to coincide with the end of the fast of Ramadan. That is why it is also called Ramadan Bairam. We will talk more about this holiday below.

Establishment of a holiday

According to Islamic traditions, the holiday of Ramadan Bayram was established by the founder of Islam himself - the prophet Muhammad. It happened in 624. Since then, the ummah, that is, the worldwide community of believers, celebrates this day every year, as required by their religion.

The image of the celebration

In Christianity, during Easter, believers greet each other with the words "Christ is risen!". A similar exclamation on Ramadan Bairam among Muslims is the phrase in Arabic "Eid Mubarak!". It translates as follows: "Blessed holiday!". The days of celebration in most traditionally Muslim countries are considered holidays at the state level, which means that at this time almost everyone has days off and no one works. The day begins with a ritual bath. Then a visit to the mosque is obligatory, in which a public prayer is held with the reading of a special text - Eid-namaz. This is a special prayer in Arabic dedicated to this holiday, and therefore it is read only once a year.

Features of Eid Prayer

This ceremony begins at dawn and continues until lunchtime. At its core, it is a form of prayer. It is best to do it in a mosque together with other believers, but if circumstances prevent this, then prayer can be performed at home alone, but also no later than the lunch azan. In addition to prayer on this day, you need to give zakat - obligatory alms, which is one of the pillars of Islam. Moreover, this should be done before the holiday prayer begins. Ramadan Bayram should be celebrated by all Muslims, these days it is not supposed to mourn, and therefore alms-zakat are most often given to the poor so that they can buy new clothes and eat well.

What do they do on holiday

Like any celebration, Bayram is a holiday on which tables are laid and refreshments are put. Believers go to visit each other and invite them to their place to share a friendly meal. It is also very important to visit your parents and other relatives. If this cannot be done personally, then at least it is required to send a postcard, or somehow convey your congratulations. Ramadan Bayram also requires that all the sick, the lonely and the poor are not forgotten. Therefore, religion prescribes paying attention to such people and participating in their lives with a gift, a visit and a treat. Children, as a rule, also receive gifts from their parents and spend time in games and fun. Also, deceased relatives are not forgotten in Bayram. The holiday assumes that believers will visit the graves of their dead and perform funeral prayers for them. As for the enemies, the traditions of this day require a person to reconcile with everyone with whom he was in a quarrel, and make peace.

There is also a special tradition to pray on the night before the holiday. According to Islamic traditions, prayers offered at night on the eve of the Bayram holiday have a special power - the ear of Allah is especially attentive to them, and if a person pronounces them sincerely, then they are credited to a person. The only thing is that it is recommended not to abuse the vigils on the festive night, so as not to oversleep the most important prayer in the mosque in the morning.

The meaning of the holiday

In general, in Islam there are only two dates for Muslim holidays, the significance of which is so great. In addition to Bayram described above, this is Eid-ul-Adha - the day dedicated to the completion of the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca to the Kaaba. Bayram, as mentioned above, is the result of the Ramadan fast, in which every believer is prescribed to abstain from food, drink, entertainment and intimacy until sunset. This is done in order to temper willpower, free up time for spiritual exercises, do good deeds, pacify desires and extinguish your passions. Both Hajj and fasting are efforts on oneself, undertaken in order to advance along the path offered by Islam. It is the completion of successful spiritual work that is celebrated on these great holidays. At the same time, existing moral norms require Muslims to maintain in themselves the level of perfection that was achieved during these pious exercises. That is, the end of the holy fast of Ramadan does not mean that now you can return to all your old sins and bad habits. Quite the opposite, leaving once, they must be left forever, and thus the time of fasting becomes a time of inner transformation. This is necessary to arouse the pleasure of Allah and his approval.

What is Ramadan holiday?

The Muslim calendar, which is based on the lunar year, usually has a few holidays that are of great importance to all Muslims. However, such a holiday as Ramadan is given special preference.

Ramadan, also known as Ramadan, is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Ramadan is considered a month of strict fasting. According to Muslim custom, the first spiritual revelation was delivered to the Prophet Muhammad through the Messenger Jibril in this month. All this happened in 610, when Muhammad was in the cave of Hira, which is located not far from Mecca, where he quite often retired for religious services. This and subsequent revelations, which were sent to the prophet, constituted the sacred book of Islam, referred to as the Koran.

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the main obligations for all Muslims. It is prescribed in order to increase the awareness and appreciation of the Muslims' own actions and the exact execution of the orders of Allah. During the whole day it is strictly forbidden: to eat, drink, indulge in various amusements and taste pleasures. Muslims devote daytime to prayers, reading the Koran, charity, work, as well as religious thoughts and deeds. In addition to the standard 5 prayers, every day, with the advent of night, an additional prayer-prayer is also read, which is referred to as tarawih. As a rule, taraweeh is read after the fifth prayer. In the last decade of the month of Ramadan, a more active righteous life is led, including the commemoration of the night when the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation. In this month, you can drink and eat food only after sunset and until the time when it rises. Only children, sick people, and even soldiers who take part in hostilities are exempt from fasting, but still, an unfulfilled fast must necessarily be compensated at other times. According to the statement of the mullah, during Ramadan, Allah bestows a reward on the pious for every mercy done by him.

The end of the fast and the holiday of Ramadan is the second most important among all Muslim holidays - Eid al-Fitr, which is considered the holiday of breaking the fast. It begins to be celebrated with the arrival of sunset on the last day of Ramadan and is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of the month of Shawwal following Ramadan. At this time, all Muslims should think about the spiritual values ​​that they acquired during the celebration of Ramadan. Muslims consider this holiday a day of salvation, forgiveness, reward and reconciliation.

The celebration of the holiday begins with a special prayer in the mosque. After the end of the prayer, the Islamic priest asks Allah for acceptance of fasting and forgiveness. After all this, the believers, pulling the tasbih rosary, the whole crowd begin to read dhikr - these are the words of the ritual remembrance of Allah. Dhikr is carried out according to a special formula and in a certain way, out loud or to oneself, accompanying all this with certain body movements.

After prayer, a festive table is laid in the mosque and alms are distributed to the poor. Saadaka is charged from each adult on the day the fast ends during Ramadan. It is collected only from wealthy Muslims. It is listed as a voluntary donation.

In almost all Muslim countries, on the days of Eid al-Fitra, it is supposed to visit the graves of deceased relatives. On the second day of Eid al-Fitra, the fast of the month of Shawwal begins, which lasts 6 days.

The month of Ramadan 2018: the essence of fasting, schedule, calendar, what is prohibited in Ramadan

There are many significant dates in each faith. In Catholicism, some are celebrated, in Orthodoxy, others.

In Islam, there are also special dates when believers refrain from all human passions and purify their soul and body from earthly filth a share of eternal bliss. In the article, we will take a closer look at how to fast in Ramadan and what prohibitions fasting imposes on believers.

When is the month of Ramadan in 2018, what date does Uraza begin?

Muslims are no different from other believers: solemn events for them take place in an atmosphere of joy, holiness, when hunger and thirst meet with satisfaction, and the fate of the poor is fully realized.

The month passes in observing fasting and reading prayers on the days of remembrance. Like other believers, Muslims have certain prohibitions on human passions that are imposed by fasting.

What kind of holiday is Ramadan?

  • The holy month of Ramadan is considered the most honorable for believers. It is based on faith in Allah. A full-fledged fast will be when a person is cleansed of sins by his behavior and receives the pleasure of Allah.
  • It is considered impermissible to waste time during the Holy month. After all, it is on these days that Muslims can be rewarded for their good deeds. Wisdom consists in not violating the rules of fasting imposed on the believers by Allah.
  • In Ramadan, there is also an improvement in the good qualities of believers who fast. Quarrels and strife cease, the hearts of friends unite, and a sense of responsibility and compassion for the poor is instilled.

On Ramadan, fasting begins. And all believers are required to adhere to it.

  • As for the Orthodox, the date of the Easter holidays changes every year, and for Muslims, the onset of the month of Ramadan is calculated according to the phases of the lunar calendar and the difference from previous years can be within 10-11 calendar days. Therefore, the date of the onset of the Holy period for Muslims changes every year.
  • Ramadan will begin in May 2018, namely 16 numbers. Ramadan ends on June 14. June 15 - Uraza Bayram.
  • The sacred period for Muslims has long originated in the warm season, since it always falls in the summer months.

In the literal translation, Ramadan means "sultry", "hot". However, not all believers perceive the holiday in this way. For most, the literal translation does not mean the summer season, but following the strictest rules that must be followed.


The Quran was sent down to people in the month of Ramadan

History reference

  • How is the exact date of Ramadan determined? Every year, the date of the onset of the Holy Period for Muslims is indicated in the teachings of theologians. They also determine the day of the onset of Ramadan, based on the phases of the moon.
  • The onset of the 9th month of the calendar is the onset of the sacred period of the Muslim faith. By the way the night luminary is located, the date of the holiday is determined.
  • The mission of the prophet was indicated in the "frank words" received by Muhammad that day. At the same time, Muslim believers received the Koran, a gift from Allah.
  • According to ancient tradition, on the day when the Sacred Period begins, Allah becomes open to resolve the fate of the believers in a safe way and fulfill their forgiveness.

Ramadan comes on the 9th month of the calendar

Uraza Bayram in 2018

Confessors of Islam are often interested in the issue of the fasting of Eid al-Fitr. After all, it also does not have a fixed date. Traditionally, fasting occurs on the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.

  • Since the post Ramadan in 2018 starts 16th of May, and the Sacred period ends at night June 14(exactly 30 days), then Eid al Adha falls on June 15.
  • Fasting during one of the biggest holidays in Islam, Eid al-Fitr, is very strict.
  • Great feast of breaking the fast Eid al Adha begins immediately after the end of the post. At this time, all the faithful are allowed to eat everything that they could not afford in fasting.
  • Believers prepare for the holiday a month before its onset, and expect it all year. After the Great Lent, which lasts throughout the month, the day of breaking the fast comes.
  • All adult Muslims are required to adhere to the rules of fasting Uraza. Children, the sick, the insane may not fast.
  • All month, believers only after dark have the right to eat food. Only under such a condition does the spiritual purification of the faithful take place.
  • Fasting takes place in the muting of all your passions and desires. Time should be spent in many hours of prayer.
  • There is an equalization of the poor with the rich, which cleanses from committed sins, among which gluttony occupies the first place.

In Ramadan, it is forbidden to consume food and water during the daytime.

With the onset of night, believers can begin breaking the fast. Only eating should be spent at the same table with friends and acquaintances, and not exclusively in the family circle or alone.

  • It is also good to invite the poor to break the fast together, since helping the afflicted means doing a deed pleasing to Allah.
  • After finishing their meal, believers go to the mosque to pray and indulge in the reading of the Koran.
  • During prayer, the faithful ask for good for all people and forgiveness for their sins.
  • After the appearance of the new moon, the fast ends. Muslims have a holiday. They say morning prayers.
  • There are many believers in mosques at this time. Not everyone gets inside the mosque and prays next to it.
  • On such a joyful day, the worshipers feel like one family. The poor receive gifts, because each family prepares aid in advance for them and presents it during the celebration.

It is customary to give alms in Ramadan

Traditionally, parents are paid visits on such a day. The next meal is shared with them.

When do Muslims fast Ramadan in 2018, and its schedule?

Fasting for Muslims begins on May 16, 2018 and lasts 30 days. Fasting ends on June 14, 2018 at night and Uraza Bayram begins on June 15.

Schedule for Lent

  • Eating should be completed 20 minutes before the FAJR time.
  • You can start eating during Magrib.

Eid prayer - holiday prayer

Suhur and iftar schedule for fasting Ramadan 2018 (for Moscow)

Day
post		 Day of the weekthe dateSuhoorIftar
1 Wednesday 16.05.2018 02:17 20:41
2 Thursday 17.05.2018 02:15 20:43
3 Friday 18.05.2018 02:13 20:45
4 Saturday 19.05.2018 02:10 20:47
5 Sunday 20.05.2018 02:09 20:48
6 Monday 21.05.2018 02:07 20:50
7 Tuesday 22.05.2018 02:05 20:52
8 Wednesday 23.05.2018 02:03 20:53
9 Thursday 24.05.2018 02:01 20:55
10 Friday 25.05.2018 01:59 20:57
11 Saturday 26.05.2018 01:58 20:58
12 Sunday 27.05.2018 01:56 21:00
13 Monday 28.05.2018 01:55 21:01
14 Tuesday 29.05.2018 01:53 21:03
15 Wednesday 30.05.2018 01:52 21:04
16 Thursday 31.05.2018 01:50 21:06
17 Friday 01.06.2018 01:49 21:07
18 Saturday 02.06.2018 01:48 21:08
19 Sunday 03.06.2018 01:46 21:10
20 Monday 04.06.2018 01:45 21:11
21 Tuesday 05.06.2018 01:44 21:12
22 Wednesday 06.06.2018 01:43 21:13
23 Thursday 07.06.2018 01:42 21:14
24 Friday 08.06.2018 01:41 21:15
25 Saturday 09.06.2018 01:41 21:16
26 Sunday 10.06.2018 01:10 21:17
27 Monday 11.06.2018 01:39 21:18
28 Tuesday 12.06.2018 01:39 21:19
29 Wednesday 13.06.2018 01:38 21:20
30 Thursday 14.06.2018 01:38 21:20
Friday 15.06.2018 Eid al-Adha holiday

Suhur and iftar schedule for fasting Ramadan 2018 (for Kazan)

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post		 Day of the weekthe dateSuhoorIftar
1 Wednesday 16.05.2018 01:44 19:51
2 Thursday 17.05.2018 01:43 19:52
3 Friday 18.05.2018 01:41 19:54
4 Saturday 19.05.2018 01:39 19:56
5 Sunday 20.05.2018 01:38 19:58
6 Monday 21.05.2018 01:36 19:59
7 Tuesday 22.05.2018 01:34 20:01
8 Wednesday 23.05.2018 01:33 20:03
9 Thursday 24.05.2018 01:31 20:04
10 Friday 25.05.2018 01:30 20:06
11 Saturday 26.05.2018 01:29 20:08
12 Sunday 27.05.2018 01:27 20:09
13 Monday 28.05.2018 01:26 20:11
14 Tuesday 29.05.2018 01:25 20:12
15 Wednesday 30.05.2018 01:24 20:13
16 Thursday 31.05.2018 01:22 20:15
17 Friday 01.06.2018 01:21 20:16
18 Saturday 02.06.2018 01:20 20:17
19 Sunday 03.06.2018 01:19 20:19
20 Monday 04.06.2018 01:18 20:20
21 Tuesday 05.06.2018 01:18 20:21
22 Wednesday 06.06.2018 01:17 20:22
23 Thursday 07.06.2018 01:16 20:23
24 Friday 08.06.2018 01:15 20:24
25 Saturday 09.06.2018 01:15 20:25
26 Sunday 10.06.2018 01:14 20:26
27 Monday 11.06.2018 01:14 20:27
28 Tuesday 12.06.2018 01:13 20:28
29 Wednesday 13.06.2018 01:13 20:28
30 Thursday 14.06.2018 01:13 20:29
Friday 15.06.2018 Eid al-Adha holiday

What is forbidden in Ramadan?

During the fast, it is forbidden to perform several actions. It is worth considering that it is in the light period of the day that they are considered a violation of the fast. This is about:

Unspoken desire to fast;
Intentional eating and drinking;
smoking;
Sexual intercourse (it does not matter whether there was an ejaculation or not), masturbation and ejaculation caused by stimulation;
Rectal and vaginal use of drugs;
Swallowing liquid that has entered the mouth.
What is allowed in Ramadan
At the same time, the law does not prohibit doing:

Unintentional eating and drinking;
The introduction of a drug means due to injections;
donate blood;
Swim, but only if water does not enter the mouth;
Kissing if the partner's saliva is not swallowed;
To enjoy caresses that do not cause ejaculation;
Swallow saliva and sputum that does not belong to another person;
Brush your teeth, but with the condition that the paste does not penetrate the throat;
Do not perform prayers.
Persons released from the post
Those who are not Muslims have the right not to follow the rules. Also children under the age of majority and people with mental disorders. Ramadan may not be observed by the elderly and people who suffer from serious illnesses that do not allow them to cope with fasting. To atone for this they have to feed the poor. Pregnant women can also not follow the fast if they are worried about their own or the health of the baby. They should follow Ramadan after the worries have gone. As mentioned earlier, travelers can break their fast in any physical condition or difficulty of the chosen route. If a person does not observe Ramadan, then he should not show eating or smoking to other Muslims. Also, in countries where the Muslim population predominates, it is forbidden to eat, smoke or use chewing gum during Ramadan.

Mandatory requirements
It is very important for those who are fasting to communicate their intention. The intention must be pronounced with the heart. For this, you can use any language that will be understood by fasting people. If you translate this phrase into Russian, then it should look something like this - "I intend tomorrow (today) to fast the month of Ramadan, for the sake of Allah." You need to pronounce this phrase every day for the whole month. The phrase is repeated between the night and morning prayers. An intention that was uttered once a month for all subsequent days is not considered valid in any Sunni madhhab. The only exception is the Maliki madhhab.

What to do in case of violation of the post

If the fast is broken, and there are no good reasons for this, then this offense will be attributed to sins. In case of unintentional breaking of the fast due to severe illness, the Muslim should perform the missed fast on the 1st day of the fast. It is also fashionable to pay the poor a certain amount, which is equal to 1 sa of wheat. Other products purchased for an equivalent amount may also be used. If the fast was missed for another good reason, then the faithful must observe it at any convenient time before the time for the next Ramadan comes. Sexual intercourse that was committed during the daylight hours must be made up for with 60 days of constant fasting or feeding 60 poor people. If the fast is not observed for a reason that is provided for in the Sharia, it is necessary to engage in repentance.

good deeds
Based on the hadiths and the Koran, doing good deeds during this period is considered to be very important for Muslims. If you follow the words of the prophet, Allah can increase the value of each such act seven hundred times, and the devil will be in chains during this period, so doing good during this period will be easier than at other times of the year. Devout Muslims should spend more time studying the Quran this month. They should not forget about almsgiving, as well as do other positive deeds.

Breakfast (Suhoor) at dawn
Suhoor is a breakfast that is taken at dawn throughout Ramadan. Food should be taken before morning prayer is to be read. Suhoor and iftar allow you to replace the usual meals this month for all the faithful. Muslims must perform suhoor before the first sign of dawn. In this case, the reward for the faithful will be much greater. If the fasting person is not satisfied before dawn, then his fast will be kept, but he will be deprived of a certain part of the reward, since he will not fulfill one of the requirements of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad.

Evening meal (Iftar)

Iftar is breaking the fast or eating in the evening every day throughout Ramadan. There should be after the evening prayer is performed. Iftar can only start at sunset. Do not postpone this meal until later in the evening. To break the fast according to the Sunnah, you should use dates or water. When the iftar is completed, it is necessary to say a special prayer, which is called a dua. It may sound something like this: “O Lord, for the sake of Your pleasure with me, I fasted, believed in You, relied on You and broke the fast using Your gifts. Forgive me, O He Whose mercy is infinite. Praise be to the Almighty, Who helped me to fast and fed me when I broke my fast.”

Taraweeh in the month of Ramadan

Taraweeh can be translated as respite. This name is given to a special voluntary prayer that should be performed after the night prayer. It continues until the sun appears at dawn. Taraweeh can be done alone or in a group. Prayer got its name due to the fact that after every fourth rakah, the worshipers get the opportunity to rest while sitting, bringing praise to the Lord.

During the life of the prophet, taraweeh consisted of 8-20 rak'ahs. Modern prayer includes 20 rak'ahs. It was approved by Caliph Umar, to which the Sahaba agreed. Today, the prayer is represented by 10 prayers, each of which consists of two rak'ahs. It must be performed daily throughout Ramadan. Prayer should begin after the end of the night prayer.

End of Ramadan

During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims should be especially diligent in their prayers. During this period, it is best to visit mosques, as did the Prophet Muhammad, who retired to the mosque for the entire period. In the last year of his life, he spent 20 days in the mosque during the month of Ramadan. During solitude, do not forget about the need to pronounce your intentions. They should mention that you have decided to spend seclusion in itikaf. After the believer leaves the mosque, you need to return to the usual form of intentions. During this period, the night of al-Qadr should be expected.

Night of al-Qadr in 2018

This night is also called the Night of Power. It is generally accepted that exactly the 27th night of this month coincides with the period when the surah “Inna anzalnagu” was revealed to Muhammad.

This happened in the seventh century in the cave of Jabal al-Nur mountain. It was at this time, which is confirmed by Islamic sources, that the praying Muhammad met with the archangel Jabrail, who pointed the prophet to the scroll and ordered him to read it. Muslims celebrate this night at the end of Ramadan. It is on the Night of Power that the faithful get the opportunity to ask forgiveness from the Creator for their own sins. Also, this period should be devoted to reading the Qur'an.

Feast of Eid al-Fitr

At the end of Ramadan, a feast of breaking the fast is held, which is called Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Fitr in the Turkic language. During this period, Muslims can make a special prayer, as well as pay alms. Zakat al-Fitr is alms that must be paid to the poor. The performance of this act is obligatory for all believers. The head of the family must be paid a certain amount of money for the whole family, which he takes care of. If the child was born on the night of the last day of Ramadan, then there is no need to pay alms for him.

Almsgiving
You can pay zakat al-fitr in the mosque to a person who is authorized to receive it. You can also distribute food directly to those who need it. Alms is equal to one saa of bulk substances. For example, in Europe it is customary to pay alms in the equivalent of wheat or barley, in Asia rice is used for this, and dates in the Middle East. It is best to pay zakat al-Fitr with food, as was customary in the time of the prophet. It is possible to pay alms in money only in the Hanafi madhhab. This obligatory charity allows you to atone (kafarra) for all kinds of mistakes that were made during the period of Ramadan. It is also called upon to provide assistance to the poor and those who need funds for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

Congratulations on Ramadan

Lent continues to be the most joyful holiday for the faithful on the entire planet. Muslims can congratulate their friends and loved ones on his arrival thanks to the words of Ramazani Kareem, which are the wishes of a generous Ramadan. Traditionally, at this time, you can wish Muslims - "May Allah please your eyes in Ramadan with sweet evenings and the friendship of the elect, the mercy of the All-Forgiving and the paradise of the pious!"

Uraza calendar 2018: the feast of breaking the fast, which marks the end of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan

Each nation has its own faith, and although significant holy holidays also do not differ much from each other, they always fall on different days, for example, in 2018, Ramadan (or Uraza) begins at dawn on June 15 and ends after sunset on June 16.

Uraza is the obligatory observance of saum (fasting) for Muslims for 30 calendar days, which consists of five pillars (foundations) of Islam. During these 30 days, Muslim believers must refrain from drinking, intimacy, smoking, and even eating. The beginning of the saum comes with the morning adhan and ends after the evening adhan after thirty days.

Before starting saum, Muslims read niyat: “I will perform saum of the month of Uraza today, for the sake of Allah.” Believers before the morning azan should finish eating (they call it suhoor) and immediately break the fast, it is allowed to take milk, dates and water for iftar.

Every night, believers perform the rite of isha (prayer for the night), after which there is a collective tarawih prayer, it consists of 8 to 20 rak'ahs. The mighty night of al-Qadar comes ten days before the end of the saum.

Uraza Bayram is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, which comes at the end of Ramadan. Muslims perform eid prayer (holiday prayer) and obligatory pay zakat al-fitr (alms).

Uraza calendar 2018: Uraza is a time of fun and joy

Uraza Bayram is the second most important holiday in the Islamic calendar after Kurban Bayram. On the eve of the holiday, Muslims buy gifts for each other, prepare treats, and decorate their homes.

Four days before the holiday, women carry out a general cleaning of the house, court premises, barns, and clean cattle. After cleaning is over, all family members should bathe, put on clean linen and clean themselves up.

In the evening, the hostesses prepare traditional oriental dishes. Children carry them to their relatives, there is a mutual exchange of treats.

Eid al-Fitr is not allowed to work, so in most Islamic countries this day is a day off. In Russia, they will also have holidays in the republics of the North Caucasus, Bashkortostan and Tatarstan.

On the holiday itself, it is customary to get up early and put on festive clothes. Muslims greet each other in a special way: “May Allah send His mercy to both you and us!”, “May Allah accept our and your prayers!”.

An hour before sunrise in mosques, after the sermon, they read a festive prayer - Gaet-Namaz. The prayers are mostly attended by men only. Women at this time prepare treats at home.

After the arrival of men from the mosque, the hostesses set the table. In each house they are waiting for the arrival of guests, they also visit their neighbors, relatives and bring them sweets.

Before the start of the holiday, alms (fitr-sadaqah) are obligatory - the distribution of property and money to those in need on a holiday. This year the minimum amount is 50 rubles.

In addition, on Eid al-Fitr, it is customary to visit parents, do good deeds, give gifts, visit cemeteries and commemorate deceased relatives.

Uraza calendar 2018: These days, giving alms is not just a possible solution for a Muslim, but an obligatory action

Eid al-Fitr, sacred to all Muslims, in 2017 will begin on June 25 and will last until June 28. This date can be found using the lunar calendar, which correlates with the Islamic calendar.

Now we need to find the month of Shawwal, which immediately follows Ramadan. This is the end of the search, because the holiday of Eid al-Adha falls on the first three days of the month of Shawwal. There are many lesser known but important rules. For example, it is important to take food with your right hand.

If you use cutlery, it should also be in your right hand. It is very important to show special attention and hospitality to guests, even if they are your longtime friends: you need to leave the best food, choose the best places for guests and make them feel at home, without a hint that they are still visiting.

What is customary to cook for the holiday table?

The main product from which most of the festive dishes on Eid al-Fitr are prepared is lamb. Rich soups, roasts, snacks, meat salads are made from it.

The festive table depends on folk traditions. If in Tatarstan they bake pancakes in the morning, put pies on the table, then in the Central Asian republics pilaf is an indispensable attribute.

In Saudi Arabia in the morning they eat sweets and dates, fruits. At noon, you need to eat well so that the table is not empty next year.

In Kyrgyzstan, the holiday is called Orozo Ait. The believer must visit seven houses, taste the prepared dishes and read prayers.

In Turkey, they also enjoy sweets at Sheker Bayrami. The youngest of relatives are obliged to visit the oldest.

The holy fast of Ramadan is observed by all Muslims, including those representatives of Islam who live in Russia. During the entire fasting time (a whole month), they refuse food, drink, intimacy and smoking during the daytime. To congratulate Muslim friends on such a great post and its end, we have selected for readers different pictures and postcards with prose, poems, and inscriptions. But in order to wish your friends happiness and health in time, you need to know when Ramadan 2018 will have a beginning and end. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the schedule of prayers that are held on Ramadan in 2018 in Moscow and other cities. A detailed calendar and fasting descriptions will be useful to all representatives of the Islamic religion and their friends.

The holy fast of Ramadan in 2018: what date does it start and when does it end

The holy fast of Ramadan is aimed at complete deliverance from sinful thoughts, deeds and complete purification of the soul and body. That is why, throughout the day, all Muslims devote themselves to good deeds, to prayers. Each of the representatives of the Islamic religion should know what date Ramadan begins and ends in 2018. Below we have provided the most accurate information on the dates of the beginning and end of the holy fast.

The beginning and end of the holy fast of Ramadan in 2018: the exact dates of fasting

In 2018, it will begin on May 15 in the evening. Therefore, already in the early morning of the 16th, Muslims must fully comply with the instructions for this post. You can not observe the rules of fasting only for minors and the elderly, the sick, for whom such cleansing can lead to serious health problems. Also, complete or partial non-observance of the sacred fast by pregnant and lactating women is allowed if they believe that such actions will negatively affect the child. Muslims should continue fasting until the evening of June 14th. And already on June 15, after dawn, they can start breaking the fast and celebrating Uraz Bayram.

How Ramadan 2018 will be held: a detailed calendar for Russia

To observe all the traditions of Ramadan, it is necessary not only to remember the rules of fasting, but also about the calendar of this month. Various prayers are held depending on the time of day. They must be repeated daily. To learn more about which calendar for Ramadan to follow in 2018, our timetable-hint will help.

How the holy fast of Ramadan will be held in Russia in 2018 - a detailed calendar

According to the rules of the holy month of Ramadan, each day must begin with an intention. In it, a Muslim must describe his readiness to follow the instructions during the day, conduct prayers and do good deeds. In the following calendar, you can find out the time for prayers for each day of Ramadan.

Holy Fast Ramadan in Moscow - start and end schedule for 2018

Uniform rules for holding a holy fast are observed by Muslims around the world. That is why representatives of the Islamic religion living in Moscow must follow the general instructions. This will help them to strictly observe the rules of fasting and cleanse themselves spiritually and physically. Our video tip will help you find out what schedule to follow for Ramadan 2018 in Moscow.

Schedule of the holy month of Ramadan for Moscow for 2018

When fasting during Ramadan, you need to remember that the last 10 days are especially important to follow the instructions. At this time, it is desirable to perform the ritual of itikaf. On the 27th day of Ramadan, the reading of the Koran and repentance for sins are held.

Muslim fasting Ramadan - congratulations on the end in pictures and postcards

At the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims hold a festive breaking the fast. There are many ways to congratulate familiar representatives of the Islamic religion. They will certainly like personal congratulations. But in the absence of the opportunity to meet with friends, we recommend using postcards with different wishes. For readers, we have selected many beautiful congratulations on the end of Ramadan in pictures with inscriptions, poems and prose.

A selection of congratulations on the end of the Muslim fasting of Ramadan in pictures with inscriptions

In the pictures we have selected, readers will be able to find many original congratulations on the end of the holy fast of Ramadan. They can be sent without changes or supplemented with personal congratulations. You can send the proposed postcards with inscriptions both in social networks and in mms or instant messengers. They can be supplemented with themed stickers depicting a month or a lamb.

Congratulations on the end of the holy Ramadan in postcards with poetry and prose

You can congratulate your Muslim friends on the end of the holy fast not only with simple pictures with inscriptions. We have selected animated postcards accompanied by melodious music. They are also supplemented with original verses and prose with sincere congratulations for all representatives of the Islamic religion.

To congratulate all Muslim friends, we have selected the most beautiful congratulations on the holy month of Ramadan. Among them you can find original pictures with inscriptions, animated postcards with poems and prose. But before sending congratulations on the end of the fast to representatives of the Islamic religion, we recommend that you learn more about when Ramadan 2018 will begin and end. Also, our readers can find out the detailed schedule of prayers for the whole month, the calendar of celebrations for the end of the fast in Moscow. Interesting information will be useful for both Muslims and representatives of other religions in Russia.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is translated from Arabic as "hot" or "hot". In Islam, this is a sacred time of fasting, spiritual purification and abstinence from earthly passions in the name of Allah. For every devout Muslim, to endure the harsh restrictions of Ramadan means to prove one's loyalty to the Almighty.

So, in this blessed month, there are a number of prohibitions and restrictions - from dawn to sunset, eating and drinking, smoking and intimacy are prohibited. In addition, in Ramadan it is necessary to pray, read the Qur'an, give alms to the poor and earn the mercy of Allah with other good deeds.

Today we will find out when Ramadan 2018 starts and what date it ends, and we will also study the calendar with the meal schedule during fasting for Moscow. According to tradition, believers exchange congratulations on Ramadan, wishing each other patience and strength to adequately endure all the trials on the path of life. In honor of the upcoming holiday, we have selected beautiful greeting pictures and postcards with inscriptions in verse and prose - they can be downloaded for free and sent by e-mail to all relatives and friends. Happiness to you, peace and kindness!

The holy month of Ramadan holds a special place in the life of every Muslim. As the Qur'an says, strict observance of fasting and the rejection of all sinful thoughts and desires will allow a person to be cleansed of vices - this is the only way to earn the forgiveness of Allah and eternal happiness in Paradise. However, the date of this blessed month is determined by the lunar calendar, so every year Ramadan falls on a different date. So, what date does Ramadan start and end in 2018? Many try to figure out the dates in advance in order to prepare in time for the most important and honorable month of the year.

The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar annual cycle - each month begins with the birth of a new heavenly body, and its duration is 29 - 30 days. Therefore, the beginning and end of Ramadan are tightly "tied" to the location of the moon. So, in different Muslim countries, the holy month of Ramadan begins at different times, with an approximate difference of several days to a week. According to astronomical calculations, the Ramadan holiday in 2018 will begin on May 17 and end on June 16.

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As the holy fast of Ramadan approaches, Muslims are preparing for the upcoming restrictions on food, drink, and marital relations, as well as daily obligatory prayers. By adhering to the restrictions prescribed by the Koran, every true Muslim achieves physical and spiritual purification. It is believed that a good deed or pilgrimage done in Ramadan is multiplied by Allah tenfold. So, the last 10 days of fasting of the month of Ramadan are considered the most responsible - following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, many believers spend them in the mosque for prayers and reading the Koran. A calendar with a fasting schedule for Ramadan for Moscow or another region is compiled separately, depending on the geographical location of the area. The time for suhoors and iftars for each day of Ramadan for 2018 in Moscow is indicated in the calendar-schedule below.

According to the Muslim calendar, after the month of Ramadan comes one of the most significant and long-awaited holidays - Eid al-Adha. In honor of the end of the fast, Muslims lay lavish tables, put on beautiful clothes, go to visit, and also receive relatives and friends at home. For three days, people rejoice, exchange traditional congratulations with the best wishes - happiness, kindness, understanding, patience. The first day after the end of Ramadan is a holiday in many Muslim countries, as well as regions of Russia with a majority of the population that professes Islam. We bring to your attention beautiful pictures with inscriptions-congratulations in verse and prose - for sending by e-mail or on social networks. By choosing a few of these bright pictures, you can congratulate all relatives and friends, friends and just good acquaintances on the end of the holy Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual cleansing, in different Muslim countries it may begin at different times - it depends on the method of astronomical calculation or direct observation of the phases of the moon.

Muslims congratulate each other on the onset of Ramadan, since it was during this month that the Holy Quran was sent down, which plays a special role in the life of every true believer.

Holy month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan, which Muslim believers consider their main duty of the year, is very important in Islam. This is a sacred month of obligatory fasting and daily prayers - a time to earn eternal Paradise.

In the holy month of Ramadan, many things can be rewarded with great rewards: fasting, five daily prayers (namaz), the Taraweeh prayer, sincere supplication-du "a, evening (iftar) and pre-dawn meals (suhoor), as well as donations and many others good deeds and deeds.

The righteous believe that fasting helps a Muslim to control negative emotions and qualities, such as anger, hatred, greed, and also to fight the passions that overcome him.

In Islam, they hope to get closer to the Almighty through fasting. And in view of the fact that approaching Allah is the meaning of the life of the faithful, fasting occupies an important place in Islam. First of all, fasting is designed to pacify the soul and body, as well as accurately fulfill the instructions of Allah.

How to fast

The holy fast of Ramadan begins at dawn and ends at sunset - in the daytime, the faithful refuse to eat.

In Islam, during fasting, two nightly meals are provided: suhoor - pre-dawn and iftar - evening. It is desirable to complete the pre-dawn meal at least half an hour before dawn, and iftar should begin immediately after the evening prayer.

Compliance with these two meals is encouraged with an additional reward, although skipping is not a violation of the fast. According to the Quran, the best food for a night meal is water and dates.

pre-dawn meal

Even the Prophet Muhammad spoke about the importance of the pre-dawn meal. He said: "Take food before dawn on the days of fasting! Verily, in the suhoor - God's grace (barakat)!"

Muslims throughout Ramadan spend the morning meal before dawn. They believe that Allah will greatly reward such an action. Overeating during suhoor is not worth it, but you should eat enough food - it gives strength for the whole day.

Evening meal

The evening meal should be started immediately after sunset, that is, after the fourth, penultimate prayer on this day.

Isha - night prayer - the last of the five obligatory daily prayers, follows after iftar. Doctors do not recommend skipping iftar, it can have a bad effect on the body.

What You Can and Can't Eat

It is recommended to consume complex carbohydrates during suhoor - vegetable salad, sprouted grain bread, cereal dishes. Complex carbohydrates will provide the body with energy, despite the fact that they are digested for a long time. Dried fruits - dates, nuts - almonds and fruits - bananas are also suitable.

In the morning, you should not eat protein foods - it loads the liver, which works without interruption during fasting. At this time of the day, you should not eat fried, fatty and smoked foods, as well as fish, as you will want to drink after it. You also need to give up coffee.

Meat and vegetable dishes can be eaten during iftar, as well as cereals and sweets in small quantities. By the way, sweets can be replaced with dates or fruits. But you need to drink a lot of water. You can also drink compote, tea, fruit drink, juice and jelly.

It is not advisable to take fatty and fried foods in the evening - it will cause heartburn and be deposited in extra pounds. Fast food products - various cereals in bags, should also be excluded from the evening diet. Such dishes will not satiate you, and in just an hour or two you will want to eat again, as they contain salt and other spices.

During the fast of Ramadan, it is better to exclude sausages and sausages from the menu altogether. Sausages that have a bad effect on the liver and kidneys and satisfy hunger for only a few hours can develop thirst.

Ramadan Rules

Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for every adult Muslim. During fasting, everyone must adhere to the established rules - pray a lot and confirm daily their intention to participate in this holiday in the name of Allah.

Muslims during the month of Ramadan in the daytime, in order to atone for their sins, refuse not only food, but also drinking, smoking and intimacy.

Ramadan is a holy month, which is designed to purify the soul and body, to rethink life in general. Therefore, Allah will not count the fulfillment of religious duty without daily prayers (prayers).

To abstain during this strict fast should be from evil thoughts and intentions, to perform prayers more often, to avoid discrediting acts and impious people.

Old people and warriors, sick people, travelers, pregnant and lactating women, as well as children are exempted from fasting during the holy Ramadan. Compensation of fasting is obligatory in another, more favorable period.

What not to do in a post

Fasting is violated in the holy month of Ramadan and the following actions require atonement (kaffar) - the deliberate intake of food, liquids, medicines and everything that is suitable for consumption, as well as smoking and marital intimacy.

Compensation is also required for the following circumstances that violate the fast: the use of an enema; getting drugs into the body through the nose and ears; water entering the nasopharynx during ablution; deliberate induction of vomiting; the onset of menstruation or the postpartum period.

A Muslim who breaks a fast must pay a certain amount of money or food to the needy, thus replenishing the fast.

Entering into an intimate relationship is one of the most serious violations. For this violation, a Muslim must either feed 60 poor people or observe 60 days of continuous strict fasting.

Night of Doom

The last ten days of fasting are especially strict and responsible, since the most important night of the year for every Muslim - Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Power and Predestination, falls on one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

According to legend, it was at this time that the prophet Muhammad received the first revelations from the archangel Jabrail - he went down to the praying prophet and handed him the Koran. Although, some sources indicate that the Night of Power and Predestination falls on the 27th of Ramadan

This Night in the Holy Quran is dedicated to a whole sura - "Inna anzalnagu". It says that the Night of Power is better than a thousand months without it.

© photo: Sputnik / Alexander Polyakov

It is believed that the fate of every person - his life path, the difficulties and trials that he has to go through, is predetermined in heaven precisely in Laylat al-Qadr. And if the faithful spend this night in prayers, in understanding their deeds and possible mistakes, then Allah will be merciful and forgive him his sins.

Therefore, Muslims try to pray with great zeal during the holy month of Ramadan and follow the instructions of Allah. It is believed that for the good deeds performed during the period of Ramadan, Allah rewards the believers a hundredfold, endowing them with prosperity, health and good luck.

Voluntary prayer

Muslims throughout Ramadan should read the Koran, devote their time to pious thoughts and deeds, work and charity. In addition, one more prayer is added to the usual five prayers a day - "taraweeh".

"Tarawih" means a voluntary prayer, which is performed in the holy month of Ramadan after the night prayer (isha). "Tarawih" is an obligatory sunnah (sunnah of muakkyada) for both men and women.

The Prophet Muhammad performed this prayer on the 23rd, 25th and 27th nights of the month of Ramadan together with his companions in the mosque. And so that people would not perceive this prayer as obligatory, the prophet did not offer it daily.

After every four rak'yaats (the order of words and actions that make up the Muslim prayer), following the example of the companions of the prophet, it is advisable to take a short break. At this time, it is recommended to indulge in thoughts about God, praise and remember the Almighty, or listen to a short sermon.

Feast of Conversation

The holy month of Ramadan ends with the second most important holiday - Eid al-Fitr or the so-called Feast of Conversation. The holiday comes after sunset on the last day of Ramadan.

Muslims at this time should indulge in reflection on spiritual values ​​and rethink life during the period of fasting. Eid al Fitr is considered the holiday of salvation from hell - a day of love, reconciliation and friendly handshakes. On the holiday, it is customary to visit the disadvantaged and take care of the elderly.

The holiday begins with the onset of evening prayer time. From now on, it is desirable for all Muslims to read "takbir" (the formula for exalting Allah). Takbir is read before the holiday prayer on the day of the holiday. It is advisable to spend the night of the holiday in the all-night service to Allah.

On the holiday, the faithful put on clean clothes, scented with incense, put a silver ring on their finger and, after eating a little, go early to the mosque to perform the holiday prayer.

On the holiday, they pay the obligatory zakat al-fitr or “alms of breaking the fast”, show joy, congratulate each other and wish the Almighty to accept fasting, and also visit relatives, friends, neighbors and acquaintances and receive guests.

Material prepared on the basis of open sources

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