Every year, a committee of Islamic scholars announces the arrival of holy Ramadan, the most blessed and important month for all Muslims. It is at this moment that millions of Islamic followers around the world should renounce earthly goods for a month and completely submit to the service of Allah.
A feature of the accepted chronology in Islam is the use of a special lunar calendar, as well as a visual determination of the start date of Ramadan by the appearance of the crescent on the new moon. Based on this, the annual movement of holidays is determined. The date of the onset of the holy Ramadan is determined by the commission on the position of the moon; during the Renaissance, this holiday fell on the hot months.
One of the five precepts of Islam is fasting during this month. Fasting consists of abstaining from drinking, eating, marital duties, and smoking during daylight hours. That is, during Ramadan, one should abandon everything that distracts a person from piety. All prohibitions are lifted at nightfall, but it is still not recommended to indulge in excesses. Time should be spent in prayer, reading the Qur'an, and other pious activities, including giving alms to the poor.
The main purpose of the holiday is to promote all Muslims to piety, piety and the performance of good deeds. Fasting will be counted only if, by doing good deeds, you refrain from bad habits and deeds. From public affairs that do not relate to the service of the Almighty, all entertainment programs, cheeky behavior, music and even loud conversations are prohibited, that is, everything that can distract a Muslim from thinking about the essence of his existence.
Observance of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan awakens the hearts of Muslims and promotes the remembrance of the Almighty. Sexual attraction and hunger during fasting remind of Allah, who forbade the satisfaction of these needs. Observance of the fast saves a person's eyes, ears, tongue, legs, hands and other organs from sins.
Fasting is worship of Allah, a shield that protects every Muslim from the fires of Hell. Two joys await one who observes the fast: the first is the joy of meeting with Allah and the second is the joy of breaking the fast. For other good deeds, a person is rewarded. After all, Paradise has a gate through which only those who have done good deeds and observed fasting can pass. Those who pass through the gates of Paradise are promised the opportunity to see Allah himself.
