Sawm (Fasting)

• 002.183 O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint. (The Quran)

• Ramadan is 9th month in Islamic Lunar calendar and lasts for 29/30 days

• All Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset (no food or drink)

• Eidul-Fitr Holiday marks the end of Ramadan