~ Rituals & Customs Of Ramadan ~

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Rituals & Customs Of Ramadan

One of the most popular practice of Islam is fasting during the holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan. Almost all Muslims observe the Ramzan fast from sunrise to dawn for a month. The Ramzan fast is said to connect a person to God and get away from the temptations of Satan. The Ramzan fast is observed in the honour of Prophet Mohammed. He was the Chosen One through whom God had planned to spread the true light of knowledge. This is the reason why people observe fast during Ramzan and abstain from all evil deeds. Ramzan means observing restraint on one's food and drinks with own free will. But the most important part is that one who observes this abstinence must do it in all aspects which are considered negative. This includes abstinence from all kinds of addictions, sex and anything which considered bad for a human being.

Like every religion has its own rituals and customs for various observances, Islam has also listed out a few rituals which have to be followed meticulously while fasting during Ramadan. These rituals are not only the guidelines for prayers but also how the fast should be started and how it should break. Every ritual has a meaning and a purpose behind it. Take a look at the rituals of Ramadan.


Sehri



Sehri or Suhoor is the first ritual which is observed early in the morning. Sehri is the first morning meal which should be taken at a particular time before beginning the fast. Sehri is said to the blessed food which allows the person to fast without causing any harm to his health.

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Reciting The Dua



After consuming the Sehri, a person must recite dua which is a prayer in the name of God.

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Fasting Throughout The Day



After that the person must observe a strict fast throughout the day without food and water. The person must also refrain from all his/her addictive habits while he/she is observing the fast.

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Offering Prayers



The person has to offer prayers during the day and recite the verses from the holy Quran.

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Prayer At Dusk



At dusk, the person has to offer namaz before breaking his fast.

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Breaking The Fast



After offering prayers, the person has to break his/her fast by drinking water and consuming halal dates.

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Iftar



After breaking the fast, the person can feast of the Iftar meal which consists of various delicacies. The food has to be strictly halal if it is a non vegetarian dish. It is recommended to break the fast with sweet food such as sugar, halva, raisins, rock candy and milk or water.