Ramadan 2018 (Month of Fasting for 1.44 Billion Muslims Around the World)

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Ramadan begins
Wednesday, May 15, 2018
and ends
Thursday, June 14, 2018

What is the significance of fasting in Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours. There are several reasons why Ramadan is considered important: The Qur'an was first revealed during this month. The gates of Heaven are open.

What is the main purpose of Ramadan?
Fasting during the holy month is one of the five pillars of Islam, which also include prayer and charity. To fast, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in sexual activity from dawn to sunset. Muslims follow the lunar calendar, which means Ramadan arrives several days earlier each year.

Can you drink water during the day during Ramadan?
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which begins Wednesday at sundown and ends, on the East Coast, on July 17, able and observant Muslims will forgo all food and drink, including water, from the first light of dawn to sunset. ... "When you do not fast, I drink water all the time.

Can you lose weight during Ramadan?
Fasting during Ramadan can cause weight gain in some people. And if you are one of them, regulating your food intake in the evenings can help you control your weight. And consuming less food, will in turn decrease the calories consumed, allowing you to lose or maintain your weight during this holy month.
So try it.

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