What is Ramadhan?

ramadhan - a picture of ramadhan that is celebrated by the muslim world
@frinces (433)
Philippines
September 28, 2008 10:13pm CST
My parents doesn't have a work on October 1 because they were told by their employers that it is holiday. According to them, they will observe the Feast of Ramadhan. What is it? Why it is celebrated by the Muslims?
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
29 Sep 08
I *think* the feast is the last day of Ramadhan when the month of fasting is over. here is more info on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan
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@frinces (433)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
ok! i'll check the link. thank you for the additional info.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month in which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the Islamic month of fasting in which participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything from true dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the person patience, sacrifice and humility. Ramadan is a time to fast for the sake of God, and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadan Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance into the future, ask for help in refraining from everyday evils and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. So GMA announced non-working holiday on October 1 being the end of the Ramadam of Muslims. Of course they will celebrate that event for me being a Christian... I don't but I will celebrate the holiday to treat my family. That extra day off is very much appreciated.
@frinces (433)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
thank you! now I know why it is much celebrated by Muslims and even here in the Philippines.