September 12 (Wednesday) – In several countries, Muslims begin marking the holy month of Ramadan. "Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. Allah wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify Allah for guiding you, and to express your appreciation."[2:185]
Ramadan is derived from an Arabic word for intense heat and scorched ground and shortness of rations. In the ninth month of the Muslim calendar when the full moon appears, the Ramadan fast begins.
The Islamic holiday of Eid'l Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, after another new moon has been sighted. Eid'l Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fast, a special celebration is made.
source: wikipedia.org
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