Ramadan
The month of Ramadan started yesterday which is the period of fasting for Muslims. During the daylight hours they deny themselves food and drink, including water. They are allowed a small meal before daybreak and after sunset but over indulgence in order to compensate for the lack of sustenance during the day isn't considered entering the spirit of Ramadan.
Ramadan is on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which is based on the phases of the moon, so some times the days will be shorter and I guess fasting slightly easier. With longer daylight as we have currently, I would have thought that fasting will be even more difficult so spare a thought for your Islamic colleagues.
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posted by Helsalata @ 8:55 am
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Ramadan was an exciting time when we taught in Bradford. Many of the children even as young as 10 took the whole process very seriously and wanted to fast like their parents. Some of the boys would go to prayers at the Mosque on a Friday afternoon. Many of them saw it as a part of the maturing process leading them into manhood.
I like it as a discipline and have been really interested to see that I would have done very badly at it! Apparently it's really difficult this year because it is so early so you have to get up early to eat and wait that bit longer to break your fast. Still, a good way to connect with god!
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