Indian Festivals – Muslim Festivals

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Muslim Festivals in India 2011

Festivals of India – Ramzan

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar Year, a month when the “Holy Koran or Quran” was revealed up from heaven by Allah for human beings in 615 AD, as a guidance and declaration.

Islamic Calendar is based on the Lunar calendar ( based on the Moon and not the Sun ) The practice of fasting during Ramadan is called “Sawm”. To start fasting one has to sight the crescent of the new moon with ones’ naked eyes. It is a period of worship and contemplation. Muslims usually go to the Masjid and spend hours studying the Quran and recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh ( Night Prayer ) in addition to the 5 daily prayers.

Throughout the world, Muslims observe the Ramadan month by fasting and through increased concentration for purification of soul to increase closeness with God. It is a period of worship and contemplation.