All You Need To Know About Ramadan



Ramadan is here, the Month of Giving and Blessings!
Ramadan is observed as the holiest month of the year for Muslims as it is the month in which the Quran was uncovered to Prophet Mohammad.
This year Ramadan is anticipated to start on Wednesday May 16, and finish on June 14th. Actual dates may vary by a day or so and will not be announced until closer to the time.

How do Muslims observe Ramadan?
Adult Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk consistently all through Ramadan. The individuals who are sick, elderly, diabetic, pregnant, menstruating, or feeding mothers are not required to fast. The individuals who travel or unwell amid the time of Ramadan may fast on various days. Kids are not required to fast unless they have achieved puberty, but still many do it out of personal choice.

In addition to abstaining from fasting, Muslims refrain from drinking, smoking, sexual relations, sinful speech and bad conduct.
Amid Ramadan, Muslims pray every night for 30 days, reciting different chapters every day until the Quran is finished by Eid Al Fitr. This is known as the Taraweeh prayer, which is recited after Isha prayers.

Why a Fast?
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. There is also a section in the Quran that prescribes fasting for all Muslims who are mature and healthy enough to fast for the full day. So, Muslims fast as an act of worship, a chance to get closer to God and a way to become more compassionate to those in need.

Also, fasting diverts the heart far from diversions, with its motivation being to rinse the spirit by liberating it from impurities. Ramadan is additionally a period for Muslims to enhance self-control, sacrifice, and sympathy for those less fortunate. It empowers generosity and charity.

Basic Etiquette on Ramadan
Don’t
ý  Eat and drink in public or in the workplace from sunrise to sunset
ý  Quarrel, misbehave, lie, abuse or cheat
ý  Smoke during day time
ý  Chew gum during day time
ý  Wear tight-fitting, short or low-cut clothes in public or in the workplace
ý  Engage in playing loud music

Do
þ  Say “Ramadan Kareem” to your Muslim friends and colleagues
þ  Drink and eat in the privacy of your home, hotel room or office
þ  Give to the poor and help the needy
þ  Make most of the community spirit and sumptuous food to be found in the Iftar treats as the city’s hotels
þ  Remember that working hours in most workplaces limited to 6 hours (9 - 3 p.m.)
þ  Accept gifts, from a simple date to something more exotic, try to politely accept it. Further, if invited, it would always be an honor to join someone at Iftar.

Tips and tricks for safe driving during Ramadan:
Ramadan is a unique time and it’s all about being with the ones close to you. But it’s also a time when you’ll find a lot of – and sometimes disorderly – traffic, especially during iftar time.

This festive time also brings exceptional challenges for all groups of traffic participants.
The Ramadan specific lifestyle has physical effects on our body, and especially this year, when Ramadan will start coincides with the hot summer weather.

Just before dusk is a difficult time to be on the roads, since motorists tend to hurry towards iftar activities. This pre-iftar rush hour is a mix of emotional urges & physical needs and motorists might use this as an excuse to misbehave on the roads.

Here is a list of some do’s and don’ts while driving during Ramadan:

  • Be conscious of your own potential limitations
  • Watch out for other traffic members potentially under the same effects
  • Expect the unexpected – we all MUST drive sensitively
  • Motorists should try to anticipate sudden movements by others, including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians
  • Approach signals carefully at iftar time – even when the light is green – and don’t jump red lights
  • Keep a sufficient distance between vehicles and don’t tailgate
  • Plan your schedules properly and leave early to avoid the need of rushing and speeding
  • Plan for possible delays and add a time buffer
  • You can run a little bit late – people will understand
  • Around sunset prior to iftar, be very cautious
  • Always wear your seat belt, even while in the back
  • Use your lights during dawn, before iftar
  • Avoid fatigue and get enough sleep
  • Pull over immediately if you’re becoming drowsy
  • Use public transport or taxis

Ramadan Mubarak!


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