WORLD HISTORY

DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST

ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During Ramadan Muslims are expected to:
A
Refrain from almsgiving
B
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca
C
Fast from sunrise to sunset
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. During this month, Muslims observe a strict daily fast from dawn until sunset. They are not allowed to eat or drink, not even water, during these daylight hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fasting during Ramadan means abstinence from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. It is recommended that before sunrise, Muslims eat a prefast meal known as suhur. This meal often resembles breakfast, but in some cultures it may include more dinner-like foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Devout Muslims throughout the world are observing the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, refraining from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from sunrise to sunset. The monthly fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. This means no eating or drinking between sunrise and sunset.

Detailed explanation-5: -Read a brief summary of this topic. Ramadan, Arabic Ramaḍān, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon.

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