Ramadan is an Islamic Holiday that lasts a month, starting February 28 and ends March 29. Ramadan is celebrated during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar because it is strongly believed that the Holy Quran was sent down from above to guide women and men.
During Ramadan, they fast. The tradition is to fast from dawn to sunset every day. What is fasting? Fasting is when you refrain from doing something. When it is Ramadan, Muslims have to give up smoking, adultery, food, and drinking.
“My family celebrates Ramadan. I also participate in it, and I can say it’s really hard like, the hardest part is definitely not eating or drinking anything during the day, especially in school when everyone around you is eating.”, expressed Emily Martinez, a freshman at Sultana High School.
Ramadan ends as friends, families, and neighbors gather together for an Iftar. Iftar is a fast-breaking meal at sunset and a time for a prayer called “Adhan.” Each Region celebrates Iftar differently, with different foods, different drinks, and different traditions.
Ramadan has been around for over 1,400 years! It dates back to 624 CE; the first Ramadan is said to have started in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Though the Holiday is celeberated in many places. It is typically celebrated in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Just imagine how many generations Ramadan has been passed down!
