High Five Facts - Ramadan

The video provides an overview of Ramadan, a significant month in the Islamic calendar. It explains that Ramadan lasts over a month and its date changes annually due to the lunar calendar. Fasting from dawn to sunset is a key practice, with meals at sunrise (suhoor) and sunset (iftar). Not all Muslims fast; exemptions include children, pregnant women, and the unwell. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and family. The video also covers the historical context of fasting, which began in 624 CE, and the importance of Laylat al-Qadr, the night the Quran was revealed. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid ul-Fitr.

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