Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar but it is a different date in the Gregorian calendar each year
Quran: '"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God."'
Fasting in the month of Ramadan
1. Do not eat
2. Do not drink
3. Do not have sex
The month in which Muhammad started to receive the revelations of the Quran from God
Ramadan
During Ramadan, some Muslims will read the Qur'an from start to finish to remind them of the importance of God's message
Fasting during Ramadan helps Muslims to focus on God whilst facing the physical challenges
Quran: 'Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, with clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong'
Breaking the fast at night (iftar)
1. Eat something small such as dates
2. Eat the main meal
Benefits of fasting
Muslims believe they are rewarded by God
Reminds them to be thankful for food
Gives them greater awareness of those without enough food
