RAMADAN KAREEM

Today is 1st August 2011 and it marks the beginning of month long fasting by Muslims. Fasting during Ramadan teaches its followers the value of Self Restrain and patience. During dawn "suhoor" which means breakfast is eaten and evening after sunset "iftar" which also means "a meal to break the fast" is taken. "Iftar" has its importance in sharing food with others when the entire family sits together and often friends and neighbours are also invited. The holy month of Ramadan emphasizes on charity. It is believed that charity in the form of food, clothes or money to the deprived leads to good deeds which are counted by the Lord. The Almighty God showers blessings in manifold to the person who leads a life of righteousness and good deeds in the form of charity. People offer prayers to God and read the holy Quran several times during the day and also during the night. Usually everyday atleast 1 chapter is read so that during the entire month all the 30 chapters of the holy Quran are read. The month of fasting teaches mankind virtues of self control, self discipline, empathy, sacrifice, charity and above everything love for Mankind.