What do fasting Muslims do in countries where the sun never sets?

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   MUSLIMS are set to fast for the holy month of Ramadan but those living in perpetual daylight face an unusual dilemmas




Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer to Allah, reading the Qur’an, giving to charity, deep contemplation and self-purification. 
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and also abstain from smoking and sex during daylight hours throughout Ramadan. 
Some scholars believe that the Qu-ran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during the month, making it particularly holy.



When does Ramadan start? 

The Muslim festival is ninth month of Islam’s lunar calendar, which begins on the sighting of the new moon.
   This year Ramadan is due to start around Monday June 6 in most parts of the world. In many countries, official confirmation comes from Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court. 
The holy festival overlaps with A-level and GCSE exams in Britain this year, but Ofsted refused to move the exams for Ramadan.


What happens during Ramadan? 

Muslims must wake up at around 4am in order to have time to pray, eat and drink before sunrise. 
After sundown, also known as iftar, most Muslims break their fast with a traditional family meal which often starts with dates.


Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? 

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – the five key practices that underpin the Islamic faith.
Muslims believe that the physical ritual allows them to understand the suffering of others as well as increasing their closeness to God. 
The fast of Ramadan is a time for patience, endurance, reflection and spiritual purification.


When does Ramadan end? 

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to finish around July 5, but its end depends on the sighting of the new moon. 
A celebration and feast, known as Eid ul-Fitr, marks the breaking of the fast at the end of Ramadan. 
Happy Ramadan
From 
Mohd jamiu 


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