Every year, a committee of Islamic scholars announces the onset of holy Ramadan, the most blessed and important month for all Muslims. It was at this moment that millions of Islamic followers all over the world should renounce earthly goods for a whole month and completely submit to the service of Allah.
The peculiarity of the accepted calendar in Islam is the use of a special lunar calendar, as well as a visual determination of the start date of Ramadan by the appearance of the crescent on the new moon. Based on this, the annual movement of holidays is determined. The date of the onset of holy Ramadan is determined by the commission on the position of the moon, in the Renaissance, this holiday fell on the hot months.
One of the five precepts of Islam is fasting during this month. Fasting consists of abstinence from drinking, eating, fulfilling conjugal duties and smoking during daylight hours. That is, during Ramadan, one should renounce everything that distracts a person from piety. All bans are removed with the onset of darkness, but still it is not recommended to indulge in excesses. Time should be spent in prayers, reciting the Qur'an and other pious deeds, including giving alms to the poor.
The main purpose of the holiday is to promote all Muslims to piety, piety, and good deeds. A post is counted only if, when doing good deeds, you refrain from bad habits and deeds. Of public affairs that are not related to serving the Almighty, all entertainment programs, cheeky behavior, music and even loud conversations are forbidden, that is, all that can distract a Muslim from thinking about the essence of his existence.
Observing fasting in the holy month of Ramadan awakens the hearts of Muslims and contributes to the remembrance of God. Sex drive and hunger during fasting remind of Allah, who forbade the satisfaction of these needs. Fasting protects the eyes, ears, tongue, legs, hands and other organs of man from sins.
Fasting is worship of Allah, a shield that protects every Muslim from the fires of Hell. Those who are observing the fast expect two joys: the first is the joy of meeting with Allah and the second is the joy of conversation. For other good deeds, man is rewarded. Indeed, Paradise has a gate through which only those who have done good deeds and observed fasting can pass. Those who passed through the gates of Paradise are promised the opportunity to see Allah himself.
