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Ramadan's Significance
- Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar, celebrated by 1/6 of the world's population.
- It's a time for Muslims to reconnect with their faith, focusing on introspection, charity, and joy.
Origin of Ramadan
- In 610 AD, Muhammad received a vision from the angel Gabriel in the ninth month of the lunar calendar.
- This revelation is why Ramadan is celebrated during the ninth month and is considered blessed.
Five Pillars of Islam
- Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside alms-giving, daily prayer, pilgrimage to Mecca, and the Shahada.
- The Shahada is the declaration of faith: Allah is God, and Muhammad is His prophet.