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== Ramadan ==

'''Ramadan''' (pronunciation: /ræməˈdɑːn/; Arabic: رمضان‎, romanized: Ramaḍān) is the ninth month of the [[Islamic calendar]], observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

=== Etymology ===

The word Ramadan is derived from the Arabic root ''ramiḍa'' or ''ar-ramaḍ'', which means scorching heat or dryness. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Fasting in Islam]]: Known as Sawm, it is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to sunset.

* [[Iftar]]: The evening meal with which Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset.

* [[Suhur]]: The pre-dawn meal before the fast.

* [[Tarawih]]: Extra prayers performed by Sunni Muslims at night in the Islamic month of Ramadan.

* [[Eid al-Fitr]]: A religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.

* [[Zakat]]: A form of almsgiving treated in Islam as a religious obligation, which, by Quranic ranking, is next after prayer in importance. It is encouraged especially during Ramadan.

* [[Laylat al-Qadr]]: Also known as the Night of Power, it is considered the holiest night of the year for Muslims. It is traditionally celebrated on the 27th day of Ramadan.

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