RAMADAN

The third pillar of Islam is fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise until sundown abstaining form eating food, drinking and having sexual relations. There are many reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan.

·        One reason why Muslims fast is because it helps them share the feelings of the hungry, and the less fortunate in the community. People often take the blessing of food for granted, forgetting that there are others who do not have the privilege of having food. By fasting, a Muslim learns how it feels to be hungry, which causes greater appreciation for the blessing of food, as well as increase giving charity to the poor.

·        Fasting also provides a form of unity for Muslims all over the world because during Ramadan, all Muslims around the world fast together.

·        A third benefit for fasting is the cleansing of the soul and the strengthening of the faith through increased worship.

·        One reason is that it benefits the health by cleaning the system of the body. Doctors agree that fasting every once in a while is healthy.