Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan, also known as Ramazan or Ramazan Kareem, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims worldwide observe it as the month of fasting, prayers, and special arrangements for Sehri and Iftar. This month is also important as one of the five pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days before the crescent of the next month’s moon. Fasting from dawn before the start of the Fajar prayer to sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are not ill, traveling, have any health problems, pregnant females, or are breastfeeding.
Muslims living in Australia also celebrate Ramadan with spiritual dedication and communal harmony and arrange fasting and prayers, including the Tarawih prayer that is offered with the Isha prayer. This guide delves into how Australia embraces Ramadan, offering details on prayer schedules, community events, and meaningful ways to celebrate. Ramadan Kareem Mubarak to all!
What is Ramadan Kareem?
Ramadan Kareem a well-known Islamic month often used to wish blessings and welcome to all Muslims living around the world, and significantly increase the generosity and kindness during this holy month. Muslims avoid food, drink, and other physical needs that are not allowed to follow from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib) to foster spiritual growth and self-discipline. The greetings “Happy Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Mubarak to all” is the sentiments of joy and blessings among Muslims globally and locally in Australia.
Fasting from dawn to sunset is obligatory (fard) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, traveling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, pregnant, or menstruating. The predawn meal is called suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar. Although rulings (fatawa) have been issued declaring that Muslims who live in regions with a midnight sun or polar night should follow the timetable of Mecca, it is common practice to follow the timetable of the closest country in which night can be distinguished from day.