"to wake people up for morning prayer, until the 19th century. Towards the end of Ramadan, most employees receive a one-month bonus known as ""Tunjangan Hari Raya"". Certain kinds of food are especially popular during Ramadan, such as beef in Aceh, and snails in Central Java. The iftar meal is announced every evening by striking the bedug, a giant drum, in the mosque. Common greetings during Ramadan are ""Ramadan Mubarak"" or ""Ramadan Kareem"", which wish the recipient a blessed or generous Ramadan. According to a 2012 Pew Research Centre study of 39 countries and territories, there is widespread Ramadan observance,"
"becomes a banquet, with exchanges of invitations between kin and friends, and public banquets held by charities and associations. Cafes and pastry shops are open at night, and a carnival atmosphere prevails in the streets. Many Muslims, following the reported example of Muhammad, break their fast with a date, followed by a variety of dishes. Sweet pastries and puddings are always present on Ramadan nights everywhere. The end of Ramadan is marked by a festival, Id 'al-Fitr, a feast that breaks the fast, during which a great quantity and variety of sweets and pastries are consumed. The other major Muslim"
"Suhur Suhūr or Suhoor ( ""saḥūr"", lit. ""of the dawn"", ""pre-dawn meal""; is an Islamic term referring to the meal consumed early in the morning by Muslims before fasting, sawm, before dawn during or outside the Islamic month of Ramadan. It is usually done around 4:00 AM. The meal is eaten before fajr prayer.Also, Fajr Prayer can be prayed after Suhoor. Suhur is matched to iftar as the evening meal, during Ramadan, replacing the traditional three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), although in some places dinner is also consumed after Iftar later during the night. Being the last"
"and religious occasions for both Muslims and Christians. In the past, during the fasting month of Ramadan, the ""Musaher"" of a town would yell and beat his drum to wake up the town's residents for ""suhoor"" (lit. 'of dawn')—usually very early in the morning, ranging from 4-6 am. The meals eaten during this time are light and foods include labaneh, cheese, bread and fried or boiled eggs along with various liquids to drink. The muezzin's call to dawn prayers signaled the beginning of ""sawm"" or fasting. Breaking the day's fasting traditionally begins with the brief consumption of dates and a"
"prescribed instead. [[File:Fasting.JPG|thumb|Ending the fast at a mosque]] In accordance with traditions handed down from [[Muhammad]], Muslims eat a pre-dawn meal called [[suhur]]. All eating and drinking must be finished before the [[adhan]] for [[fajr prayer|fajr]], the pre-dawn call to prayer. Unlike the [[zuhr prayer|zuhr]] and [[maghrib prayer]], which have clear astronomical definitions (afternoon and after-sunset), there are several definitions used in practice for the timing of ""true dawn"" (""al-fajr al-ṣādiq""), as mentioned in the [[hadith]]. These range from when the center of the sun is 12 to 21 degrees below the horizon which equates to about 40 to 60"
"Iftar Cannon Midfa al iftar, ar: مدفع الافطار, or literally the Cannon for breakfasting, is an ancient tradition that started in Egypt and spread to several surrounding Arab countries. Every day minutes before the Maghreb adhan, a cannon would fire a single shot to notify people the time of Iftar in Ramadan, when Muslims get to break their long day fasting as the sun sets. Though a tradition practiced today in most parts of the Arab world. The cannon is first fired to herald the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, and then each day to announce the breaking"
"Ramadan Ramadan (; ', ; also known as Ramazan, romanized as Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan""') is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ""ramiḍa"" or ""ar-ramaḍ,"" which means scorching heat"
"with discrimination claims in the United Kingdom and the United States. Ramadan Ramadan (; ', ; also known as Ramazan, romanized as Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan""') is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. The word Ramadan comes"
"before dawn two wandering Roma with drum and flute would wake villagers to consume a Ramadan breakfast meal called ""syfyr"" or suhur, so as to be ready for the day. Daily fasting occurred, with only infants being fed. After sunset, those Roma with drums would herald the end of the daily fast and a large Ramadan dinner meal called ""iftar"" would be eaten, followed by prayers. On the 15th day of Ramadan ""hallva"" is exchanged amongst villagers, given out to the poor and eaten at home, otherwise the day is not usually celebrated. On the eve of Bayram or ""verxhilia"
"reward, and the responsibilities of the parties in Islamic trade. During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drinks between dawn and sunset. Exceptions to this obligation are made for children who are pre-pubescent, the infirm, travelers, and pregnant or menstruating women. During Ramadan, the daylight hours will often begin and end with a large meal. After dinner, many Muslims participate in special communal prayers held during Ramadan. The end of Ramadan fasting is celebrated with special prayers, gatherings of family and friends, and specially prepared meals. Muslims may also fast on other special days of the"
"iftar"" was born, with the local nickname Hajja Fatimah. To this day, a cannon is placed on the plateau of Muqatam near the Citadel to announce iftar. Iftar Cannon Midfa al iftar, ar: مدفع الافطار, or literally the Cannon for breakfasting, is an ancient tradition that started in Egypt and spread to several surrounding Arab countries. Every day minutes before the Maghreb adhan, a cannon would fire a single shot to notify people the time of Iftar in Ramadan, when Muslims get to break their long day fasting as the sun sets. Though a tradition practiced today in most parts"
"at Maghrib time (just after sunset) and is summarily followed by a proper Persian meal. Most common iftar items are: Chai (tea, usually Darjeeling) with zulbia and bamiyeh, dates, halva, and other sweets, ""Noon"" (bread usually lavash or barbari) and ""paneer"" (cheese, usually feta) with greens and fresh herbs. Most family members will gather at one home for iftar. In Malaysia, iftar is known as ""berbuka puasa"", which literally means ""to open the fast"". As usual, the Muslims break the fast with either dried or fresh dates. Various foodstuffs from the Malaysian cuisine tend to be readily available from ""Bazaar"
"minutes before civil dawn. There are no restrictions on the morning meal other than those of [[Islamic dietary laws]]. After completing the suhur, Muslims recite the fajr prayer. No food or beverage can be taken after suhur. Water can enter the mouth, but not be swallowed, during [[wudu]]. The meal eaten to end the fast is known as [[iftar]]. Muslims break the fast with dates and water before maghrib prayer, after which they might eat a more wholesome meal. According to some scholars of the Quran, the correct time to end the fast is instead at night and not sunset."
"Ramadhan""s, which are street food markets that are open during Ramadan; local favourites include bandung drink, sugarcane juice, soybean milk mixed with grass jelly, ""nasi lemak"", ""laksa"", ""ayam percik"", chicken rice, satay and popiah among others. Many high-end restaurants and hotels also provide special iftar and dinner packages for those who want to break the fast outside with families and friends. Furthermore, most mosques also provide free ""bubur lambok"" (a special type of rice congee) after Asar prayers. Most Muslims will usually have a special supper after performing their ""tarawih"" prayers called ""moreh"" (pronounced ). The light meal, taking place"
"of the religious observances of Ramadan by reciting at least one ""juz'"" per night in tarawih. Tarawih prayers are considered optional, not obligatory. The Sunni prayer Tarawih has been mentioned in traditions as ""Qiyamul Layl min Ramadan"" (""Standing of night in Ramadan"") and ""Qiyam-ar-Ramadan"" (""Standing of Ramadan""). Some Sunni Muslims regard the Tarawih prayers as ""Sunnat Mu'akkadah"". Other Sunni Muslims believe Tarawih is an optional prayer that may be performed at home. According to this tradition, Muhammad initially and briefly prayed the Tarawih in congregation during Ramadan, but discontinued this practice out of fear it would be mandated yet never"
"taken just after the call to prayer ""Maghrib"", which is around sunset. Traditionally but not mandatory, three dates are eaten to break the fast in emulation of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who broke his fast in this manner. Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that such was practised by the Prophet Muhammad. AH Qasmi provides this information for breaking the fast to say this prayer at the time of Iftar: according to a publication of South Africa: In Afghanistan, Iftar usually includes the traditional dates, shorwa (soup), kebabs, du piyaza"
"Fasting during Ramadan During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims are obligated to fast (, ""sawm""), every day from dawn to sunset (or from dawn to night according to some scholars). Fasting requires the abstinence from food, drink . Fasting the month of Ramadān was made obligatory (wājib) during the month of Sha‘bān, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Makkah to Madīnah. Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is specifically mentioned in three consecutive verses of the Qur'an: O ye who believe! Fasting is"
"Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims are obligated to fast (, ""sawm""), every day from dawn to sunset (or from dawn to night according to some scholars). Fasting requires the abstinence from food, drink . Fasting the month of Ramadān was made obligatory (wājib) during the month of Sha‘bān, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Makkah to Madīnah. Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is specifically mentioned in three consecutive verses of the Qur'an: O ye who believe! Fasting"
"every day with Isha prayer and recite Qur'an. Special foods are cooked in greater quantities, parties are held, and special accommodation is made by workplaces and educational institutes. Chand Raat is the ""Moon night"" when crescent moon is sighted on last day of Islamic month of Ramadan and next day is Eid ul-Fitr. In the night known as Chand Raat, people celebrate by various means, such as girls putting henna on their hands. People buy gifts and sweets that will be given to friends and families who come over to celebrate the end of Ramadan. The streets, major buildings, and"
"meal eaten by Muslims before fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan, sahur is regarded by Islamic traditions as a benefit of the blessings in that it allows the person fasting to avoid the crankiness or the weakness caused by the fast. According to a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari, Anas ibn Malik narrated, ""The Prophet said, 'take suhoor as there is a blessing in it.'"" The mesaharati (public waker) is a public waker for sahur and dawn prayer during Ramadan. According to the history books, Bilal Ibn Rabah was the first mesaharati in Islamic history, as he"
"their fast, such as by having intercourse, or eating. Fidyah and Kaffara are mentioned in the Qur'an in the selection below: Fidyah and Kaffara Fidyah () and Kaffara () are religious donations made in Islam when a fast (notably in Ramadan) is broken. The donations can be of food, or money, and it is used to feed those in need. They are mentioned in the Qur'an which distinguishes the two, but unifies them into one idea. Some organizations have online Fidyah and Kaffara options. Fidyah (also romanized as ""Fidya"") is a religious donation of money or food made to help"
"hot coffee and dates as a symbol of generosity and hospitality. The same practice is carried out in the month of Ramadan. Muslims in Saudi Arabia break their fast with dates, water and Arabian coffee. The caffeine in the coffee and the protein and iron in dates nourishes the fasting person with a lot of energy. This helps them perform the Tarawih held in the evenings during Ramadan."" Saudi Arabian cuisine Saudi Arabian cuisine encompasses the cuisines and foods of Saudi Arabia. Inspite of the existence of many common dishes, Saudi dishes vary from a region to another as the"
"al-Qadr is believed to have occurred on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramadan, i.e., the night of the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th. The Dawoodi Bohra Community believe that the 23rd night is laylat al Qadr. The holiday of ""Eid al-Fitr"" (Arabic:عيد الفطر) marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the next lunar month, Shawwal. This first day of the following month is declared after another crescent new moon has been sighted or the completion of 30 days of fasting if no visual sighting is possible due to weather conditions. This first day"
"Fasting in Islam Fasting in Islam, known as Sawm () or Siyām () , the Arabic words for fasting, also commonly known as ""Rūzeh"" or ""Rōzah"" () in some Muslim countries, is the practice of abstaining, usually from food and drink. The observance of ""Sawm"" during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam. Literally meaning ""to abstain,"" ""ṣawm"" is a semitic cognate to ""ṣawmā"", ""ṣōm"", and ""ṣom"". The Muslims of Central Asia, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey use the words ""roza/rozha/roja/oruç"", which comes from Persian. While the [[Malays (ethnic Muslims"
"Fasting in Islam Fasting in Islam, known as Sawm () or Siyām () , the Arabic words for fasting, also commonly known as ""Rūzeh"" or ""Rōzah"" () in some Muslim countries, is the practice of abstaining, usually from food and drink. The observance of ""Sawm"" during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam. Literally meaning ""to abstain,"" ""ṣawm"" is a semitic cognate to ""ṣawmā"", ""ṣōm"", and ""ṣom"". The Muslims of Central Asia, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey use the words ""roza/rozha/roja/oruç"", which comes from Persian. While the [[Malays (ethnic Muslims"
"Ramadan (calendar month) Ramadan (Arabic: ) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. According to Islam, the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel (Gabriel) to Muhammad. Therefore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the"
"Eid cuisine Both festivals of Eid celebrated in the Muslim world include special cuisines of the countries and localities. Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as ""Sweet Eid"" because of the amount and variety of sweet dishes consumed on this occasion celebrating the happy end of Ramadan (which brings the mercy of Allah). India, Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh have traditional dishes to celebrate Eid. The breakfast of Eid-ul-Fitr are sweet dishes, including Boeber, a dish made by cooking saviyaan (a local form of long pasta) with dates. The pasta and dates, cooked separately in milk, are also consumed as"
"Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr ( ; """", ) is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (""sawm""). This religious Eid (Muslim religious festival) is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month"
"local and international artists. The gallery also occasionally holds lectures and workshops. Omani cuisine is diverse and has been influenced by many cultures. Omanis usually eat their main daily meal at midday, while the evening meal is lighter. During Ramadan, dinner is served after the Taraweeh prayers, sometimes as late as 11 pm. However, these dinner timings differ according to each family; for instance, some families would choose to eat right after maghrib prayers and have dessert after taraweeh. Arsia, a festival meal served during celebrations, consists of mashed rice and meat (sometimes chicken). Another popular festival meal, shuwa, consists"
"Maghrib prayer The Maghrib prayer ( """", '""sunset prayer""), prayed just after sunset, is the fourth of five obligatory daily prayers (""salat"") performed by practicing Muslims. The formal daily prayers of Islam comprise different numbers of units, called ""rakat"". The Maghrib prayer has three obligatory (""fard"") rak'at and two recommended ""sunnah"" and two non-obligatory ""nafls"". The first two fard rak'ats are prayed aloud by the Imam in congregation (the person who misses the congregation and is offering prayer alone is not bound to speak the first two rak'ats aloud), and the third is prayed silently. To be considered valid ""salat"","
"for their home country, while others follow the local dates of their country of residence. The following table shows predicted dates and announced dates based on new moon sightings for Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr ( ; """", ) is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (""sawm""). This religious Eid (Muslim religious festival) is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset"
"from intestines, may also be eaten in Turkey and other Balkan Muslim communities where it is very popular. Soft drinks are also popular beverages on both these occasions. Eid cuisine Both festivals of Eid celebrated in the Muslim world include special cuisines of the countries and localities. Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as ""Sweet Eid"" because of the amount and variety of sweet dishes consumed on this occasion celebrating the happy end of Ramadan (which brings the mercy of Allah). India, Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh have traditional dishes to celebrate Eid. The breakfast of Eid-ul-Fitr are sweet dishes,"
"Ramadan celebration practices in Turkey have their roots in the traditions of the former Ottoman Empire. At the minarets of mosques, lights called ""kandil"" are switched on from sunset to dawn. As soon as the sun sets, a traditional ""Ramadan Cannon"" is fired from the highest hill in every city as a signal to start eating the iftar. In Istanbul, one of the more notable places to celebrate the iftar dinner is the Sultanahmet Square. Located near the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) the Sultanahmet Square hosts many activities, including mini restaurants opened during the month of Ramadan, special shows,"