Ramadan
Other forms: Ramadans
Ramadan is an important month in the Muslim calendar. During Ramadan, religious Muslims fast until sunset and often spend a good part of the day praying and reciting the Quran.
The holiest month of the Islamic year is Ramadan. Fasting is an important part of Islam, and its benefits are thought to increase dramatically during Ramadan. Observant Muslims will refrain not only from eating during the day, but also smoking, swearing, and even drinking liquids. The word Ramadan comes from an Arabic word, ramaḍa, which means "be hot." Originally, Ramadan occurred at the hottest time of the year, but a calendar change resulted in Ramadan's rotation through the seasons.
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the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith
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Islamic calendar month
any lunar month in the Muslim calendar
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Islamic calendar month
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(Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan
/ˌˈrɑməˌˈdɑn/
/ˈrɒmədɒn/
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