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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