Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, focusing on prayer and the needs of the less fortunate. It commemorates the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel, and is a significant period for spiritual reflection and community bonding. The fasting and observances during Ramadan are one of the five pillars of Islam and are practiced globally by Muslims.

1. Ramadan
An Islamic holy month

2. Ramadan
• Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
• The Islamic calendar is based on the moon rather than
the sun although it has 12 months like the Western
calendar.
• In 2013, Ramadan is July 9th to August 7th.

3. Ramadan
• During Ramadan
Muslims fast between
dawn and dusk.
• When you fast you
cannot eat or drink
anything.
• Fasting is one of the
Five Pillars or duties
of Islam.

4. Ramadan
• In the month of Ramadan
families get up early to
eat before dawn and then
have a meal together
after the sun has set.
• You are also not allowed
to watch television during
Ramadan unless it is a
religious programme.

5. Ramadan
• It is during the month of Ramadan that the Qur’an, the
holy book, was revealed to the prophet Mohammed by
the Angel Gabriel.
• Mohammed was told to learn the whole book off by
heart!

6. Ramadan
• It is a very important time
for Muslims and
Ramadan is celebrated
all over the world.

7. Ramadan
Ramadan is observed by all Muslims in every country in the world.

8. Ramadan
• By fasting Muslims
focus on reading and
learning the Qur’an
and the needs of the
poor.
• It is believed that by
fasting, the body is
given a rest a chance
to cleanse itself.

23. Question time
• How long does Ramadan last for ?
• In which month does Ramadan take place?
• During Ramadan when do Muslims have to fast?
• What is the name of the Islamic Holy book?
• What is the importance of fasting for Muslims?