Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان, romanized: Ramaḍān [ra.ma.dˤaːn]),[a] also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,[9] observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community.[10] A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation,[11] the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam[12] and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.[13][14] Fasting from dawn to sunset is fard (obligatory) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating.[15] The predawn meal is referred to as suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar.[16][17] Although fatwas have been issued declaring that Muslims who live in regions with a midnight sun or polar night should follow the timetable of Mecca,[18] it is common practice to follow the timetable of the closest country in which night can be distinguished from day.[19][20][21] The spiritual rewards (thawab) of fasting are believed to be multiplied during Ramadan.[22] Accordingly, Muslims refrain not only from food and drink, but also tobacco products, sexual relations, and sinful behavior,[23][24] devoting themselves instead to salat (prayer) and recitation of the Quran.[25][26]

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Suhoor Meals

What is Suhoor? Suhoor or Suhur is the most important meal of the day, which is eaten before the sunrise. People who observe the fast during this time period have one of the two meals before dawn. Mesaharati is a person who wakes up everyone for the meal. He does it by beating the drum or calling out the people by their name. f you’re planning to fast for Ramadan, you know how important it is to fuel yourself with a wholesome suhoor meal before dawn. Nour Zibdeh, an integrative dietitian and digestive health specialist, suggests opting for “a balanced meal that combines a complex carbohydrate with protein and healthy fat” in order to keep you fueled for as long as possible throughout the day. It’s equally as important to stay hydrated. Nour recommends drinking a cup or two of water in the morning before suhoor, and then eating the meal without water so that it won’t fill you up while eating. “Make sure the meal isn’t drying. And think about where else you can get fluids that isn’t just water, such as through fruits and vegetables.” Adding ingredients like sliced cucumber is an easy way to do just that. These five recipes are balanced, satisfying, and hydrating. Plus, all of them can either be prepped the night before or made quickly on the spot, so you don’t have to cut into your sleep in order to make them.

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