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'''Ramadan''' (Arabic: رمضان, Ramaḍān) Ramadan is an [[Islamic]] religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the [[Qur'an]] was revealed. It is considered the most venerated and blessed month of the [[Islam]]ic year. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims [[fast]] and abstain from [[sex]]ual relations during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family.

'''Ramadan''' (Arabic: رمضان, Ramaḍān) Ramadan is an [[Islamic]] religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the [[Qur'an]] was revealed. It is considered the most venerated and blessed month of the [[Islam]]ic year. Throughout the month, Muslims [[fast]] and abstain from [[sex]]ual relations during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family.

In some sects, drinking water is allowed during the day. It is a time of introspection, contemplation, worship, and a time to strengthen ties, both of the family and community. <ref>[http://holidays.net/ramadan/ Ramadan on the Net]</ref>

In some sects, drinking water is allowed during the day. It is a time of introspection, contemplation, worship, and a time to strengthen ties, both of the family and community. <ref>[http://holidays.net/ramadan/ Ramadan on the Net]</ref>

During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid ([[mosque]]) and spend several hours praying and studying the Qur'an, in quiet contemplation or synchronous chanting.

During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid ([[mosque]]) and spend several hours praying and studying the Qur'an, in quiet contemplation or synchronous chanting.