Ramadan

March 11 is the start of the holy month of Ramadan, and for the next 29 days, Muslims all over the world will devote their days to their religion, Islam. Ramadan is one of the 12 months in the Islamic calendar, following the cycle of the moon, and it is believed to be the time when the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, first received the revelations of the Quran.

From these first revelations, Islam grew to become one of the biggest religions today. Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to sunset, reading the Quran, praying night prayers called "Taraweeh", and abstaining from things that are considered sins.

Photo Courtesy of Isra Badar

"Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam. We participate in it to remind ourselves not to take anything for granted and teach ourselves self-discipline," said senior Isra Badar. "It is a time to grow closer to God while empathizing with those who are less fortunate; it provides equality in a sense."

Story by Tajweed Altower