What you need to know about Ramadan

Wh at Yoŭ Need to Kuow About TCÄMA MAJAT It is the month in which the Qur'an is revealed. THE QUR'AN IS... The holy book of Islam. It is Allah's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. DO YOU KNOW THAT... Islam follows a lunar calendar or "Hijri", with 12 lunar months and 354 (or 355) days? Ramadan, is the major fast of the Islamic year. (This year it may fall on 21 July in the Philippines) Sighting for the New Moon determines the start of the fast. It could fall on different dates depending on where you are in the world. DUSK TILL (slamiė čalendan. ABSTAIN FOOD WATER | SEX Ramadan, is a period of fasting, charity-giving, reflection and self-accountability. DO YOU KNOW THAT... All the major religions in the world have traditions of fasting. (Spirituality = fasting Political reasons = hunger strike Health reasons - diet) RAMADAN is one of the 5 Pillars of islam Shahadah: Declaration of Faith Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca Salat: 5 Daily Prayers Ramadan: Month of Fasting Zakat: Alms-giving RAMADAN Exem ptions everyone is required to undergo the month-long fasting. And if you miss a day, of fasting you could make up for it on another day. Not Don't fast if you are... SICK TRAVELING MENSTRUATING MEDICATING BABIES AND KIDS PREGNANT NURSING INSANE IFTAR the 'breaking of fast' meal in the evenings of Ramadan. THE END OF RAMADAN Eid'L Fite EID means "festivity" FITR The Eid'l Fitr is the festivity after the month-long Ramadan. Muslims congregate in large halls or open fields to pray before breaking the fast. The usual greeting is "Eid Mubarak!" Which means "Happy or means "breaking the fast" Blessed Eid!" (If you're a Christian, think of the Ramadan and the Eid'l Fitr as your biggest religious holiday i.e. Christmas and Holy Week) Ramadan IN THE TIME OF ARMED CONFLICT In the Philippines, the Ramadan is marred by armed conflict or military skirmishes in the past. Muslims in the Philippines are discriminated because of their religion and cultural traditions. The conflict in Mindanao is one Learn more about Mindanao and its diverse peoples. Support the peaceful resolution of arm conflicts. of the longest-running armed conflicts in this part of the world. Many do not understand that the Mindanao issue is not religious in nature (it's political). iy:/RILRACA.IV @GENPEACE GenPeace is in solidarity with our Islamic brothers and sisters in the [email protected] generation|PEACE observance of the Holy month of Ramadan. DAWN