Islamic feast

ISLAMIC FEAST

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (Thursday in Manila) as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. For the next 30 days, Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything — even the tiniest sip of water — from sunrise to sunset. Many will strictly observe prayers, read the Quran and donate to charity. Family and friends will gather for joyful nightly feasts. This year many will struggle to afford holiday treats amid soaring prices fueled in part by the war in Ukraine.  More than 1.8 billion Muslims, who account for around a quarter of the world’s population, are expected to observe Ramadan. Islam follows a lunar calendar, so the month begins a week and a half earlier each year, cycling through the seasons, including the long days of hot summers.

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