Ramadan Kareem

Did you know Ramadan starts tomorrow? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset (we eat all night though). Satan is locked up and the month is filled with blessings and happiness. I can't describe the wonderful feeling everyone feels in Ramadan--words fail me.

Five times a day

Islam is based on 5 simple pillars:

Belief that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger.
(Allah is the Arabic name/word for God)

Prayer: Muslims pray five times a day. Once before dawn, once at noon, once in the afternoon, once at sunset, and lastly at night.

Fasting. Muslims fast from all food and drink during the month of Ramadan for 30ish days (depending on the lunar calendar) from sunrise to sunset.

Charity. It is required from every Muslim that makes more than $10,000 to pay 2.5% charity per year.

Hajj. As long as they are able (financially and health-wise) to take the trip, Muslims must perform pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudia Arabia. At least once in a lifetime.

If you ever have any questions, please leave them in the comment section below!! I would love to answer them. :)