Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the major festivals celebrated by Muslim people. During this Ramadan month Muslims used to fast whole day and they will eat only after night prayers. It is a period of worship and meditation. It is celebrated in India with much enthusiasm and dedication. Eid is a day of pleasure and happiness. On this particular day, Muslims used to show and share their joy and love, which Allah has given them to fulfill their obligations of fasting and other good activities during the month of Ramadan..

The Arabic word for fasting literally means "to cease" - and it means not only avoiding food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words.

During Ramadan, every part of the body must be self-possessed. The tongue must be controlled from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must refrain themselves from looking at illegal things. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes the fast.

We should love those who done evil for us, strengthen ties with family and friends, and do away with bad habits, essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts and our feelings.

Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the person's body and soul to the spirit of the fast.

During this day, Muslims used to wear finest cloths and attend prayer in the morning. Children receive gifts and sweets on this happiest occasion. In addition, like the pilgrims in Makkah, the Muslims, who can afford to do so, offer domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice. The meat is distributed to family, friends, and to the poor and needy for consumption.

Ramadan is a time to practice self-discipline; a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and change one's self on the worship of God.