Muslims of the Islamic faith. According to the Quran, the fast of Ramadhan has been instituted so that
believers "may cultivate piety" this particular month was designated because it was the month during which
Muhammad received the first of the Quran's revelations.
Ramadhan is the month in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong. So every one of you who is present at his home during that month should spend it the prescribed period should be made up by days later. Allah s.w.t intends every facility for you, He does not want to put to difficulties. He wants you to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you, and perchance shall be grateful.
(Al-Baqarah 2:185)
The fast during Ramadhan begins each day at dawn, when the "white thread becomes distinct from the black thread", and ends immediately at sunset. During the fast Muslims are forbidden to eat, drink or smoke. Before retirement each night, special congregational prayers are offered in which long passages of the Quran are recited. The night between the 26th and 27th days of Ramadhan, on which the first revelation occured, is called the Night of Determination, during which, according to the Quran, Gods determines the course of the world for the following year.
The day after the end of Ramadhan is called the Fast-Breaking and is celebrated with special prayers and festivities.
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