The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started at sunset on Wednesday, because the devoted ready for a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting supposed to deliver them nearer to God and to remind them of the struggling of these much less lucky.

For the subsequent 30 days, Muslims will chorus from consuming or consuming something from dawn to sundown.

Many will strictly observe prayers, learn the Quran and donate to charity as they search to attract nearer to God. Household and pals will collect for joyful nightly feasts.

Muslims consider God started revealing the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad throughout Ramadan greater than 1,400 years in the past.

Fasting is among the 5 pillars of Islam and is required for all Muslims, although exceptions are made for younger kids and the sick, in addition to girls who’re pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating. Travellers are additionally exempt, together with athletes attending tournaments away from house.

These observing the quick should chorus from consuming, consuming and smoking from dawn to sundown. They’re additionally inspired to chorus from cursing, combating, gossiping and highway rage all through the holy month.

After the final day of fasting, Muslims rejoice Eid al-Fitr, a festive three-day vacation throughout which kids gown in new outfits and obtain presents.