Ramadan (among the Turkic peoples - Uraza) according to the synodic calendar, falls on the 9th lunar month, its beginning shifts annually by about 10 days. Believing Muslims show exceptional stamina and devotion to Allah, maintaining fasting, despite the heat.

Ancient Origins of Ramadan

The first mention of a Muslim holiday dates back to 610, this is a mandatory fast, strictly forbidding drinking, eating, smoking in the daytime. It is prescribed to get up before sunrise, read a prayer - the morning azan, take ablutions and food, eat and drink a second time only after dark, after the evening azan.

Every day, Muslims must repeat the intention (niyat): "I am going to fast Ramadan in the name of Allah." Collective prayers are performed even at night.

Ramadan 2017 is spent in prayers, studying the Koran, refusing temptations. It is believed that only a person with pure thoughts overcomes the test, a Muslim who allows himself at least a small indulgence from harsh prohibitions is considered not to have passed the fast.

The holy month is accompanied by an in-depth study of the Koran, the distribution of obligatory and voluntary alms. The souls of believers during this period are cleansed, which has a beneficial effect on later life.

Strict Prohibitions and Permitted Actions for Ramadan

There is a list of restrictions and permissions prescribed for observance for the month of Ramadan 2017, they are compiled for the sole purpose of explaining the rules to believers in order to avoid their unintentional violation. So, during daylight hours it is forbidden:

• not pronouncing intention - niyata;
• conscious acceptance of drink, food;
• smoking;
• sexual intercourse, masturbation;
• swallowing sputum.

Do not break the post:

• injections, blood donation;
• bathing (without water entering the mouth);
• kisses;
• swallowing saliva;
• involuntary vomiting;
• teeth cleaning;
• failure to perform prayers.

Persons eligible for exemption from the fast of Ramadan

Muslim canons strictly regulate deviations from the rules. Ramadan 2017, the beginning of fasting should be meaningful, the believer should be fully aware of the upcoming difficult period. Strict rules are not enforced by children, pregnant and nursing mothers, the sick, the elderly and travelers, they are encouraged to feed the poor and give alms.

Ramadan 2017 - beginning and end

Every year Muslims fast on a different date. It depends on the phase of the moon what date Ramadan 2017 will begin, according to the Islamic calendar - in May, on the 27th, and its end on June 25th. The most responsible are the final 10 days, this is the time of especially fervent prayers. Following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims retire for 10 days in the mosque, waiting for the night of Laylatul-Qadr (predestination), read the Koran and pray to Allah for the forgiveness of sins.

With the advent of the new month of Shawal, when Ramadan ends, Eid al-Fitr () is celebrated. This is one of the main holidays of Islam, it is met with the solemn prayer of Eid-namaz, which takes place in an open square with a large number of people. All those present congratulate each other, thank Allah for allowing him to pass the test, regret the end of the fast, generously distribute alms in cash or dry food, accompanying donations with the words “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed holiday). People worship Islam, a religion based on moderation, kindness, fortitude. The fun continues with family and friends at a generous table.

This 2017 Muslim holidays are presented in the Islamic Hijri calendar for each month, with the days of the celebrations, which you will find below on the page.

It is important to know why there are so few holidays in the Muslim calendar, and all because at one time the Prophet Muhammad did not allow his followers to celebrate non-Muslim holidays, take part in them and classify them as Islamic holidays.

When a faithful Muslim takes part in a religious Islamic holiday, he thereby joins the rite of his religion, which he conducts, honors and which completely suits him.

What holiday do Muslims have in 2017 - which by months

Around that time, Muslims had two great holidays at once - Conversation (Uraza-Bayram), which begins immediately after the fast of Ramadan and Sacrifice (Kurban-Bayram), marked by the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage of devout Muslims for prayers and worship of shrines to Islamic Mecca).

Initially, other Muslim dates were not taken into account and were considered significant holidays of Islam. Therefore, there were no solemn events on their occasion.

At the same time, it is worth noting that at about the same time special places were allocated in the Muslim calendar for such solemn days as:

- Juma - Namaz (Friday prayer among faithful Muslims) is one of the most favorite days of the week for Muslims, and Juma begins after sunset on Thursday and continues until sunset on Friday.

- The Day of Ashura is a day of mourning, remembrance and voluntary fasting.

- The day of Arafat is the last day of the Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), when the faithful visit the holy mountain Arafat and pray there.

- Night of Predestination - on this night they read the Koran, pray and ask for forgiveness for their sins

These holidays for the Muslim world were predetermined not as a time for fun, but as days for diligent worship of the Lord God.

All other festivals in Islam are considered memorable dates.

What is quite unusual, although not at all surprising - given the direction of the Islamic religion, the attitude of Muslims to the celebration of holidays is not at all familiar, for example, to Christians or Catholics.

If for some people professing a religion other than Islam, some religious holiday is considered an occasion to have fun and escape from everyday life, then for Muslims any celebration is just another reason to increase their good deeds, which, according to the faith of Islam, they will be credited on the Day of Judgment, compared with their bad deeds and deeds.

The days of the celebrations of some holidays among Muslims give them an extra incentive for more diligent service to Allah. So, the inhabitants of Muslim countries, on their sacred days and nights, read certain prayers of the Koran and perform ritual prayers, and they also strive to please their loved ones and relatives, relatives and even strangers.

It is customary for devout Muslims to visit each other, invite guests to their house, set a rich table, give donations to those in need of help, and give gifts on the days of the celebration of some kind of triumph of Islam.

Religious Muslim holidays in 2017 will be celebrated according to the lunar Islamic calendar and in strict accordance with the Hijra. Due to the fact that Islamic holidays are “tied” to the lunar calendar, every year they shift by about 11 days.

It should be noted that initially the word "Hijra" meant a pilgrimage - a journey from Mecca to Medina.

The year of the end of the Hijra - in the Muslim chronology became the first and it was from this moment that the modern history of Islam began.

It is also important to remember that the countdown of the day in the Islamic calendar is not from the moment of sunrise, but from its sunset.

Thus - the night of the new day for Muslims - is the previous day.

Navruz in 2017 - March 21

Navruz cannot be called a religious holiday - it is rather a national holiday and it is dedicated to the spring equinox. Usually, people on this day remembered the dead, in addition, the Zoroastrians on Navruz worshiped the forces of fire, which, in turn, considered the life energy sent to us in this way by heaven.

Date of Navruz holiday in 2017

Every year it is the same and does not differ from the previous ones, and therefore Navruz in 2017 is celebrated on March 21. For many years of the existence of this celebration, it was either canceled or reintroduced, and even today it is celebrated only in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Turkey, Kazakhstan. But the Arabs do not celebrate Navruz at all. But the duration of the holiday in each country is different. In some states it is celebrated from March 21 to 23, and in others even for 6 days, that is, from the 21st to the 27th. In these countries, Navruz is one of the most popular holidays and is revered not only as a day of spring, but also as a New Year.

Navruz traditions

According to the legends, Navruz should be fun and, as is customary in many countries, it is considered that one cannot work. On the night of the 20th to the 21st, Muslims gather with the whole family together and they begin to celebrate. Moreover, according to beliefs, if this day is spent outside the home, then the whole year you will not see it at all, and therefore they used to try not to leave their homes and have fun with their relatives. In addition to traditional sweets (shekerbura, baklava, badamburoy, gogal) and pilaf, seven dishes are necessarily prepared that begin with the letter “s” (sabzi, seed, skad, sumakh, sirke, and so on)

Night of Baraat in 2017 - May 11

This is a sacred night in Muslim culture, which is celebrated in the Hijri month of Shaaban. According to the sages, the month of Ramadan is the time for harvesting fruits for one's good deeds, but Shaaban, on the contrary, is the period when it is necessary to sow them. Days 14 and 15 are considered turning points when it is necessary to pray and fast.

Date of the Holy Night of Baraat

Every year it is different and is determined quite simply - for Muslims it is always the night from the 14th to the 15th of the month of Shaaban. In 2017, Baraat Night is celebrated on May 11th. This day is not only a symbol of goodness and philanthropy, but also a holiday of forgiveness of sins, correction and purification.

Traditions on the Night of Baraat

Muslims pray all night for the forgiveness of sins, and in the morning they perform a ritual of ablution. They prepare for this day carefully - they wash their clothes white, or simply buy new white ones, clean the house, wash everything and get rid of rubbish. And after the rite of washing, they put on a clean robe and go to breakfast, where the head of the family says a prayer. At the same time, the table must be necessarily low and it is called dastarkhan. Festive dishes are usually light, they try to serve more vegetables, since from this day intensive preparations for the month of Ramadan begin.

Ramadan in 2017 - from May 27 to June 25

Ramadan is not one day, but a whole month, which Muslims sacredly honor and observe a strict fast all this time. According to all adherents of Islam, the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars on which, in principle, their faith rests.

When does Ramadan start in 2017? Ramadan Bairam in 2017

As we have said, Ramadan is the month immediately following the month of Shaabat. It is determined according to the phases of the moon and is the ninth month of the year. In 2017, Ramadan Bairam begins on May 27 and ends on June 25, respectively.

Traditions of Ramadan

Throughout the month, faithful Muslims pray and adhere to strict fasting. They try more than usual to do good deeds and cleanse themselves of filth. Moreover, in addition to abstaining from food, Muslims also refuse intimacy with their wives.

Uraza Bayram in 2017

This is the second most important holiday for the adherents of Islam. Muslims on this day rejoice that Allah has given them the opportunity for spiritual growth - the whole month of Ramadan and analyze the results of the past fast.

Date of Uraza Bayram

At the end of the month of Ramadan, namely on June 26, the Muslim people celebrate the holiday of Uraza Bayram, or as it is also called Eid ul-Fitr.

Traditions of the holiday of Uraza Bayram

At the end of the fast, they roll up a loud, rich and joyful holiday with no less generous treats. It is necessary to celebrate the holiday strictly in the family circle, and a restaurant or cafe is not welcome. The first thing they do on this day is to put on festive clothes and go to the mosque, but only men do this, and women at this time prepare treats and house for the celebration. After a family meal and prayer, many go to visit their relatives and friends, while others, accordingly, invite everyone to visit them. They also continue to serve alms, sometimes this is a treat from the table, but most often a monetary alms. Do not forget to visit the cemetery where relatives are buried.

Night of Power and Predestination (Laylatul-qadr) in 2017 - June 21

In Islam, this is the main and most powerful night when you can ask for everything and the Almighty will fulfill it. And all because, according to legend, it was on this night that the Koran was sent down to earth, therefore, every year, according to the teachings of Muslims, Allah shows special mercy and blessings.

Date of Laylatul-qadr holiday

The date of the holiday is usually different, since it comes ten days before the end of the month of Ramadan, and, accordingly, depends on the phase of the moon. In 2017, Laylatul-qadr is celebrated on June 21st. It is worth noting that it has one feature, because during this period the weather is usually good, everything is calm and not even a single star falls from the sky.

Traditions of Laylatul-qadr

It is advisable not to sleep at all that night, or very little, which Muslims do. It is better to devote free time to prayer or for forgiveness, or for blessing, everyone has their own needs. Also, if on some day a Muslim missed any prayer or prayer, that night he can perform them. It is imperative to spend time analyzing the whole year, drawing conclusions from your actions and the actions of other people. The menu for this day and the previous one should also be lighter and leaner, because, according to them, heavy food does not pull you to the prayer mat, but makes you sleepy.

Kurban Bayram in 2017 - September 1

This is the second holiday that Muhammad commanded to celebrate and is the second largest holiday after Ramadan Bairam. It is also called the Feast of Sacrifice, and Kurban Bayram, and Eid al-Adha. The holiday symbolizes the absolute, pure and sincere faith in the Almighty, unity with him and approach.

Date Kurban Bayram 2017

They remember the holiday in the month of Zul-Hijjah on the 10th, that is, in 2017 Kurban Bayram is celebrated on September 1st. All Muslims adhere to the lunar calendar, as a result of which all holidays are slightly shifted.

Traditions on Eid al-Adha

As on Ramadan Bayram, fasting is observed just before the holiday, however, its difference lies in the fact that it lasts not 30 days, but 10. Then, at the end of it, Muslims also perform a ritual of ablution in the morning, put on clean clothes and men go to the mosque. Moreover, since morning nobody eats anything. Also during the day, everyone goes to preach, but in the evening they slaughter a sacrificial animal and prepare a festive table. The slaughtered cattle are usually eaten in the family circle and be sure to leave a part for the poor, food or money is also collected for them. In general, the holiday should be held in an atmosphere of kindness and sacrifice, and therefore whoever asks for help on this day cannot be refused.

Arafat Day in 2017 - August 31

According to legend, it was at the foot of Mount Arafat that Adam and Eve met after they were expelled from paradise. It is believed that on this day the significance and weight of deeds doubles, that is, if you have done a good deed, then the reward will be tantamount to helping two people, not one. The same applies to the bad ones, the punishment for them will be doubly stronger.

Holiday date Arafat day 2017

The day of Arafat is celebrated on the 9th day of the month of Zul-Hijja, in the lunar calendar used by Muslims, it is the twelfth. Therefore, in 2017, Arafat Day is celebrated on August 31.

Holiday traditions

Basically, on this day, Muslims tend to get to Mount Arafat in order to make a pilgrimage to holy places and, of course, to pray. Most believers turn to Allah for the forgiveness of sins. However, we all understand that not everyone manages to get to the mountain, so those who did not succeed try to do as many good deeds as possible and pray at home.

Day of Ashura in 2017 - October 1

Ashura Day can be called a unique holiday, since at this time the Earth, the first man, heaven and angels were created. In addition, it was on this night that the Prophet Muhammad received most of his revelations.

Day of Ashura - date for 2017

According to the Muslim calendar, this is always the 10th day of the month of Muharram. At the same time, just before the holiday, another fast is observed, which lasts 2-3 days. So, in 2017 Ashura Day is celebrated on October 1st.

Holiday traditions

Since one of the prophets of Islam, Hussein, died on this day, the Day of Ashura can rather be called mourning. According to tradition, every time Muslims carry out a procession dedicated to him. In many cultural institutions, they try to tell visitors about the life of the prophet - these are theatrical performances, stories, songs, concerts, and so on.

Arbain in 2017 - November 9

This day is also dedicated to the Prophet Hussein - this is a commemoration that is held for 40 days of mourning after his death. This day commemorates the heroism and courage of Hussein, who was able to resist the usurpers Omeida and Abbasids.

Date of Arbain holiday

From the description and meaning of the holiday, one can guess that it is celebrated on the fortieth day after the Ashura Day holiday. This event usually falls on the 20th day of the Safar month, that is, in 2017 we will celebrate Arbain on November 9th.

Holiday traditions

Many call this day one of the most massive gatherings of people. Muslims in Arbain arrange a pilgrimage to holy places, and the most important part of the program is the reading of suras at the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. This tradition got its name - Ziyarat, also this part of the ceremony includes the obligatory decoration of the tomb and sacrifices. In addition, every self-respecting Muslim tries on this day to show his kindness and help those in need: give alms, food, money, and so on.

Miraj in 2017 - April 25

The Miraj holiday is dedicated to the dream of Muhammad, when the archangel Jabrail raised him to heaven. According to legend, Allah then showed him both hell and paradise, and then allowed him to stand before his throne. Also in this dream, Muhammad had the opportunity to communicate with other prophets.

Date of Miraj

On April 25, 2017, all Muslims will celebrate the Miraj holiday. If we talk about the lunar calendar and Islamic traditions, then they celebrate it on the 27th of the month of Rajab.

Holiday traditions

It is noteworthy that in different cities traditions and rituals may differ slightly. For example, in some it is customary to eat as always, but in others, on the contrary, to abstain completely, and still others, perhaps, just try to eat vegetable diet dishes. However, they are united by one tradition, which is observed everywhere. After sunset, every Muslim family sets up a rich table with an abundance of meat and fish dishes, and be sure to invite relatives and close friends. Hands are washed before and after the meal, and guests are served a special bowl of water for this, so that they perform this ceremony. Before the start of dinner, Muslims say: "O Allah, bless this food and save us from hell." But at the end: “Thanks be to Allah, who sent us food, drink and made us Muslims.” Only the head of the family and the owner of the house should start the meal, and after that everyone else.

Juma holiday

Juma is a day that is specially allocated by Allah and dedicated to the Muslim community. It is believed that on this day Adam was created, introduced into paradise, and in the future it is on Juma that, according to Muslim prophecies, the Last Judgment falls.

Date of Juma holiday

Juma does not have a fixed date, as it is the same as Sunday in our understanding. This holiday occurs every Friday of every week.

Holiday traditions

As we have already mentioned that Juma was established in honor of the Muslim community. That is, so that all believers on this day always gather and perform the Friday Juma prayer, which, in fact, Muslims do to this day. Also, many believe that all good deeds done on this day will be more highly valued, which means that the reward for doubles.

Muslim New Year in 2017 (Hijri New Year)

It is from this day that the Muslim lunar calendar begins. Despite many differences in terms of traditions on this holiday, they still have something in common with us. According to popular belief, as you spend the month of Muharram, so the whole year will pass.

Holiday date Muslim New Year

The Muslim New Year is celebrated on the 1st of the Muslim month of Muharram. In 2017, it is September 22nd. Although this holiday is considered the New Year in Islam, it is not included in the number of official holidays and is not celebrated as it is done in our country.

Holiday traditions

There are no special traditions, as you already understood, on this day. Usually, a special fast is observed for the whole month - As-saum. According to the canons of Islam, it is forbidden to eat and drink during daylight hours, various entertainments, incense, bathing, smoking and sexual intimacy. At night, all prohibitions are lifted, however, many clergy advise against allowing yourself too much.

One of the months of the Islamic calendar is called Ramadan, which is translated from Arabic as "hot". This is true, because it is at this time that the sun is at its zenith. But not only the location of the daylight predetermined the name of Ramadan - in this month, all Muslims adhere to a strict fast, which bears the name of the same name with the ninth calendar month.

When does Ramadan start in 2017

Due to the difference in calendars, the beginning of the sacred period changes every year. In 2017 Ramadan falls between May 27th and June 25th. Fasting begins with the first dawn and ends after the appearance of the first evening star.

First of all, Ramadan 2017 (or Ramadan) is a fast on the holy 9th month, which is considered mandatory for all Muslims and is of a special nature. It belongs to the five sacred pillars of the Islamic faith:

Shahada is a declaration of faith. The promise of a Muslim to recognize only his faith and honor the laws of his people.
Namaz is the five daily obligatory prayers.
Uraza is the name of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
Zakat is obligatory alms to be given to those in need.
Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca.

During one of the most difficult months of the year (Ramadan - the hottest month), Muslims adhere to a very strict fast, which, they assure, helps to pacify worldly desires, become more spiritual and close to God - Allah.

How to observe a Muslim fast

Food

Throughout the month, Muslims eat twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. The morning meal is called suhoor. It must be completed before dawn. Suhoor consists of fruits or dairy products. After eating, there is a mandatory morning prayer - fajra. The second meal is taken after the evening Maghrib prayer. It is believed that during this period it is best to dine with dates.

Physical prohibitions

During fasting, it is forbidden to have sexual intercourse, eat or drink outside the allotted time for this, smoke, including hookah, drink alcohol and take drugs, and induce vomiting.

Moral prohibitions

Ramadan means purification of the soul and body. Therefore, a number of prohibitions touched the moral side of the life of every Muslim. During Ramadan, it is forbidden to lie, slander, swear, harbor anger, and swear. You can not skip the time of prayers and do not make alms.

Who is exempt from fasting Ramadan

Only those people who, for physical reasons, cannot bear it, do not fast: pregnant and lactating women, small children, the elderly, suffering from serious illnesses, mentally ill people and wanderers. If Ramadan was not observed on time, it should be held in another month, when the state of health allows it.

The beginning of the sacred period of Uraz changes every year. In 2017, the month of Ramadan falls between May 27 and June 25. Fasting begins with the first dawn and ends after the appearance of the first evening star. Uraza is considered a sacred time that ends the fast.

Muslims are no different from other believers: solemn events for them take place in an atmosphere of joy, holiness, when hunger and thirst meet with satisfaction, and the fate of the poor is fully realized.

The month passes in observing fasting and reading prayers on the days of remembrance. Like other believers, Muslims have certain prohibitions on human passions that are imposed by fasting.

Confessors of Islam are often interested in the issue of the fasting of Eid al-Fitr. After all, it also does not have a fixed date. Traditionally fasting occurs on the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.

Since the fast of Ramadan in 2017 begins on May 26, and the Holy Period ends on June 25, Uraza Bayram falls on June 26. Fasting during one of the biggest holidays in Islam Eid al-Fitr is very strict
The great holiday of breaking the fast begins immediately after the end of the fast, the site became known. At this time, all the faithful are allowed to eat everything that they could not afford in fasting.

Believers prepare for the holiday a month before its onset, and expect it all year. After the Great Lent, which lasts throughout the month, the day of breaking the fast comes.

All adult Muslims are required to adhere to the rules of fasting Uraza. Children, the sick, the insane may not fast. All month, believers only after dark have the right to eat food. Only under such a condition does the spiritual purification of the faithful take place.

Fasting takes place in the muting of all your passions and desires. Time should be spent in many hours of prayer. There is an equalization of the poor with the rich, which cleanses from committed sins, among which gluttony takes first place

Main point

Holy fast is one of the five pillars of Islam, which must be observed without fail from morning prayer to evening prayer. In Islam, this type of worship is intended to bring believers closer to Allah. When the Prophet Muhammad was asked: "What is the best business?" He replied, "Fasting, for nothing compares to it."

Fasting is not only abstinence from food and drink, but also abstinence from sins, so the essence of fasting is to cleanse a person from vices and passions. Refusal of vicious desires during the month of Ramadan helps a person to refrain from committing everything forbidden, which in the future will lead him to purity of actions not only during fasting, but throughout his life.

So, the essence of Ramadan is the upbringing of God-fearing in a person, which keeps a person from any obscene deed.

The righteous believe that fasting, in addition to abstaining from food, drink and passion, also includes the abstention of body parts from everything obscene, since without this fasting will be ruined and the reward will be cancelled. Fasting also helps a person control negative emotions and qualities, such as anger, greed, hatred.

The essence of fasting is that it helps a person to fight the passions that overwhelm him and control his desires.

Prohibitions in Uraza

Throughout the month of Ramadan in the morning, believers make a special declaration of their intention to fast for the glory of Allah (niyat). The morning meal (suhoor) should be finished half an hour before dawn. Breaking the fast (night meal, called iftar) should begin as soon as it is allowed by the schedule. They usually break the fast with water, milk, fruits and dried fruits.

At this time, believers read the Quran a lot, do good deeds, and also distribute obligatory (zakat) and voluntary (sadaqah) alms.

During fasting, it is forbidden to have sexual intercourse, eat or drink outside the allotted time for this, smoke, including hookah, drink alcohol and take drugs, and induce vomiting.

Ramadan means purification of the soul and body. Therefore, a number of prohibitions touched the moral side of the life of every Muslim. During Ramadan, it is forbidden to lie, slander, swear, harbor anger, and swear. You can not skip the time of prayers and do not make alms.

Ramadan Only those people who, for physical reasons, cannot endure it, do not fast: pregnant and lactating women, small children, the elderly, suffering from serious illnesses, mentally ill people and wanderers. If Ramadan was not observed on time, it should be held in another month, when the state of health allows it.

Eid al Adha

In 2017, Ramadan will end on June 25, after which the second most important Muslim holiday, Uraza Bayram (Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan Bayram), will come. Eid al-Fitr will begin at sunset on the last day of Ramadan on June 25. After a common prayer, all Muslims will begin a common festive meal, to which non-believers are also allowed. Also on Eid al-Fitr, believers actively distribute alms (sadaqah) and treat the poor.

With the onset of night, believers can begin breaking the fast. Only eating should be spent at the same table with friends and acquaintances, and not exclusively in the family circle or alone.

It is also good to invite the poor to break the fast together, since helping the afflicted means doing a deed pleasing to Allah.

After finishing their meal, believers go to the mosque to pray and indulge in the reading of the Koran.

During prayer, the faithful ask for good for all people and forgiveness for their sins. After the appearance of the new moon, the fast ends. Muslims have a holiday. They say morning prayers. There are many believers in mosques at this time. Not everyone gets inside the mosque and prays next to it

On such a joyful day, the worshipers feel like one family. The poor receive gifts, because each family prepares aid in advance for them and presents it during the celebration.

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The month of Ramadan is the most honorable and important of the 12 months of the lunar calendar, according to which Muslims around the world live.

When does fasting start and how long does it last?

Ramadan (another name is Ramadan) is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, which is 10 or 11 days less than the solar year. For this reason, the days of Muslim religious holidays are shifted from the Gregorian calendar each year.

Accordingly, Ramadan, which lasts from 29 to 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar, falls on different dates every year. In 2017, Ramadan lasts 30 days.

At the Moscow cathedral mosque during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, according to the Muslim calendar, days begin at sunset, and not at midnight, as in the Gregorian calendar.

Ramadan in 2017 begins on the evening of May 26 with sunset and ends on the evening of June 25, 2017, after which the Eid al-Fitr holiday (the Turkic name is Eid al-Fitr) will begin.

At the same time, in different Muslim countries, Ramadan can begin at different times, and this depends on the method of astronomical calculation or direct observation of the phases of the moon.

Ramadan is translated from Arabic as "hot", "scorching heat". Every devout Muslim this month proves the strength of his faith, thanks to the complete rejection of the most simple human needs during hot days. The faithful during this period must be freed from various thoughts that can defile a person.

Mosque of Hassan II in CasablancaMuslims believe that the spiritual and physical fasting of Ramadan can significantly improve the state of the human spirit. In the Turkic languages, this post is called uraza.

Fasting in Ramadan

During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to observe a number of strict rules, one of which is fasting, the purpose of which is to rethink life, cleanse the soul and body.

During fasting, you should pray a lot and confirm daily your intention (niyat) to participate in this holiday in the name of Allah. You should also refrain from evil thoughts and intentions, beware of discrediting deeds and impious people.

Fasting begins at dawn and ends after sunset.

During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, smoking, including hookah or other mixtures, and intimacy.

The Kul-Sharif Mosque in Kazan It is considered a violation of the fast to swallow any liquid, including water during bathing, as well as skipping niyat. At the same time, blood donation, bathing, kissing, and the introduction of drugs through injections are allowed.

The main meaning of such a fast is to strengthen the faith of every believing Muslim, as well as determine life values ​​and, of course, enrich yourself spiritually through daily prayer, as well as refraining from temptations. Practice shows that fasting has a healing effect on the body.

Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for every adult Muslim to observe it. The exceptions are children, sick people, pregnant and lactating women, travelers, warriors and the elderly who are physically unable to fast. But it is obligatory to compensate for fasting in another, more favorable period.

If a Muslim has broken the fast, then he must pay the needy a certain amount of money or food, thus replenishing the fast.

With the onset of Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to congratulate each other in words or in the form of postcards, because it was this holiday that laid the foundation for the birth of the holy book of the Koran, which plays a special role in the life of every believer.

Pilgrims in Mecca Ramadan is a time to earn eternal Paradise, when many deeds can be worthy of a great reward. These include fasting, five prayers, the Tarawih prayer, sincere supplication-du "a, iftar (breaking the fast), pre-dawn meal (sahur), donations and many other good deeds and deeds.

When was the Quran sent down

The first revelation of the Qur'an was sent down on the night of Laylat-al-Qadr or the Night of Power and Predestination. This is the most important night of the year for every Muslim.

Muhammad, when his prophetic mission began, was 40 years old.

Before the revelation of the Qur'an, the Prophet Mohammed often retired and prayed in the cave of Hira near Mecca, where the first sura of the Qur'an was revealed to him in 610.

By the order of Allah, one of the angels, Jabrail, came to the Prophet Muhammad and said to Him: “Read.” The word "read" means "Quran". With these words, the sending down of the Koran began - that night the angel Jabrail transmitted the first five verses from the Sura Clot.

The revealed QuranThe mission lasted until the death of Muhammad - the Great Quran was sent down to the prophet for 23 years.

According to sources, Laylat al-Qadr is the night when angels descend to earth and the prayer recited on this night is much more powerful than all the prayers in the year.

In the Quran, this Night is dedicated to the whole sura “Inna anzalnagu”, which says that the Night of Power is better than a thousand months in which it is not. This is the night when the fate of every person, his life path, difficulties and trials to be passed are predetermined in heaven, and if you spend this night in prayers, in understanding your deeds and possible mistakes, then Allah will forgive him sins and be merciful.

Regarding the date of the night of Predestination, the Qur'an says that it falls on one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan. Therefore, it is considered most correct to dedicate all the last 10 nights of Ramadan to prayers. Some sources indicate that Laylat al-Qadr falls on the 27th of Ramadan, that is, on the night of June 21-22.

Tbilisi MosqueRespect for the ninth month of the lunar calendar is repeatedly mentioned in the Koran. Muslims call the fast "mubarak", that is, blessed. It is believed that the value of a good deed performed at this time increases several hundred times.

For example, a small pilgrimage (umrah) is equivalent in value to the hajj (visiting Mecca), and voluntary prayer is rewarded in the same way as mandatory. Ramadan received a special status in 622.

What is celebrated after the fast of Ramadan

Ramadan ends with the second most important holiday - Eid al Fitr or the so-called Feast of Conversation. The holiday comes after sunset on the last day of Ramadan and lasts for three days.

The Feast of Conversation begins on the first day of the month of Shawwal, which comes at the end of the holy Ramadan. In 2017, Eid al Fitr will be celebrated from 26 to 28 June.

The holiday begins with the onset of evening prayer time - from this time it is advisable for all Muslims to read the takbir (the formula for exalting Allah). Takbir is read before the holiday prayer on the day of the holiday.

Tbilisi mosque in the historical center of the Georgian capital

Muslims at this time should indulge in reflection on spiritual values ​​and rethink life during the period of fasting. This day is considered a holiday of salvation from hell, as well as a day of reconciliation, love and friendly handshakes. On this day, it is customary to visit the destitute and take care of the elderly.

It is advisable to spend the night of the holiday in vigil, in the all-night service to Allah. On the day of the holiday, it is advisable to put on clean clothes, put a silver ring on your finger, perfume yourself with incense and, after eating a little, go to the mosque early to perform the holiday prayer.

On this day, Muslims distribute alms to those in need, congratulate each other and wish the Almighty to accept fasting, visit relatives, neighbors, acquaintances, friends, receive guests.

The material was prepared on the basis of open sources.