Ramadan is called one of the most important months according to the Muslim calendar. This month is supposed to observe fasting and behave in a special way, showing humility, forgiveness and a willingness to help others.
Ramadan lasts about 30 days, however, due to the peculiarities of the Muslim calendar, the timing of its celebration is annually shifted. This is due to the fact that the Muslim calendar is shorter than the official Gregorian calendar by 11 days. The beginning of Ramadan every year is determined in a special way: astronomical calculations or observations of the lunar cycles are used, and the opinions of people with special authority among Muslims are also taken into account. Moreover, in different countries, Ramadan may begin at different times.
The celebration of Ramadan is associated with a number of prohibitions. In particular, you should not eat, smoke or drink during the day, moreover, the ban expires only after sunset. You can not use injections and put enemas, and if it is necessary for treatment, then you need to "cleanse", giving alms to the poor. Also in the daytime it is strictly forbidden to have sex or even kiss. During the day you should not make noise, while after dark, fun festivities and dances are allowed.
Ramadan is a time when Muslims must learn forgiveness, tolerance, discipline and compassion, and also demonstrate to Allah their humility and obedience. That is why during this month you need to pray a lot and it is forbidden to get angry, behave aggressively, offend other people in word or deed. Moreover, even in dealing with Gentiles, a Muslim must behave in a friendly and friendly manner. It is also supposed to do charity work, give food to the poor, and help others.
There are people to whom, in the month of Ramadan, you can not comply with some requirements, especially regarding food and drink. We are talking about travelers, pregnant women, girls during menstruation, physically and mentally ill people and children. However, all of them, with the exception of kids and the mentally ill, are ordered to catch up as soon as the opportunity arises to do so.
