Fasting in Ramadan 2023: Some rules to remember during the holy month of Ramzan

The auspicious festival of Ramadan is round the corner. Here is a list of some fasting rules to remember while observing Ramazan roza.

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In Islamic culture, Ramadan is regarded as a sacred fasting festival. The month of Ramadan is important to Muslims, who believe that fasting during this month cleanses them of past sins. Fasting is a fundamental tenet of Islam and is required of those who follow this path.

Here are some rules:


1: During the holy month of Ramadan, it is necessary to abstain from all impurities and pleasures.


2: During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims of all ethnicities and races are permitted to fast or roza. They can only eat and drink before and after the sun rises and sets, known as Sehri and Iftar, according to fasting rules.

3: The meal eaten before sunrise is known as ‘Suhur’, and the meal eaten after sunset is known as ‘Iftar’, and people break their fasts with dates.

4: If you are travelling or are ill during Ramadan, you should not fast. It must, however, be made up at a later date.

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5: According to Ramadan fasting rules, drinking water is also prohibited during fasting.

6: This is an excellent month for Muslims to practise charity and giving. It is an almsgiving known as zakat, which, along with fasting, is one of the five pillars of Islam.

7: Muslims are expected to make a greater effort to follow Islamic teachings by refraining from violence, anger, envy, greed, lust, anger, and gossip, and to try to get along with one another better than usual.

8: Observing the Ramadan fast is prohibited for menstruating women, according to a Hadith.

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9: Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those who are physically or mentally ill are exempt from fasting during this period. Children under the age of puberty are not required to observe fast.

10: People who are unable to fast due to physical limitations are also exempt. If they are financially capable, they should donate the equivalent of a normal person's diet for each day missed.

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FAQs


Q1: When will Roza start in 2023?
Ramadan 2023 is expected to begin on March 23 or 24. The precise date will be revealed following the sighting of the Ramadan moon.

Q2: What is the famous symbol of Ramadan?
The fanous lantern
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