Ramadhan (Ramadan) is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It's
when Muslims all over the world spend 30 days fasting and bettering
themselves in principles of faith.
Muslims are also expected to put more effort into following the
teachings of Islam by refraining from sexual intercourse (during
fasting), violence, anger, envy, greed, lust, angry and sarcastic
retorts, and gossip. People are meant to try to get along with each
other better than they normally might. All obscene and irreligious
sights and sounds are to be avoided. Purity of both thought and action
is important. The fast is an exacting act of deep personal worship in
which Muslims seek a raised level of closeness to God. The act of
fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities,
its purpose being to cleanse the inner soul and free it from harm.
Fasting during Ramadan is not obligatory for several groups for whom it would be excessively problematic. Children before the onset of puberty are not required to fast, though some do. However, if puberty is delayed, fasting becomes obligatory for males and females after a certain age. According to the Qur'an, if fasting would be dangerous to someone's health, such as a person with an illness or medical condition (this can include the elderly), that person is excused.
The reason Muslims fast is to discipline their body and mind. The absence of food and drink and other pleasures provides a perfect opportunity to concentrate on prayer and worship. Not having the luxuries of life to hand makes it easier to reflect on life and be grateful for what we do have. Muslims use this month to start afresh and give their life a new direction.
Read more at Wikipedia
Here is an idiotic Q&A about Ramadhan LOL
Photo was taken in Kuwait city, the capital.
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my_photo's [deleted] 44 months ago | reply
One word sums up this photograph.......Beautiful. You must be so pleased with this, I know that I would be if I had taken it. Very well done :)
gunef 44 months ago | reply
wooow...
this picture veryy nice...
congrats!!!
Indra and Irda 43 months ago | reply
Subhanallah... Indah....
Mustapha Mrabte مصطفى المرابطي 42 months ago | reply
Great view
radiant guy 42 months ago | reply
Mustapha Mrabte مصطفى المرابطي 42 months ago | reply
Welcome. Keep up the good work!
radiant guy 42 months ago | reply
Inshalla i will :)
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Traveler Wings 38 months ago | reply
nice shot, congratulations...
radiant guy 38 months ago | reply
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liuliuba 69 poco presente..... 36 months ago | reply
le mille e una notte....
Ibrahim.Alghamdi 36 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Arab Top, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Fadi Asmar ^AKA^ Piax 36 months ago | reply
wow this is beautifully done! very interesting, it reminds me of Sindbad :D
ArloMagicMan 35 months ago | reply
very nice
♫♫░≈*نغمات العدسة ≈*░♫♫ 35 months ago | reply
كل عام وانتم بخير
مشاء الله صورة روعه
شكرا لك على الصورة
s. dawns 35 months ago | reply
that photoshop part is perfect! this picture is beautiful, and ramadan kareem... again (and hopefully many more, insha'allah)
digital kid2007 33 months ago | reply
Your Photo Has Inspired Me!!!
You Are Invited To:
© Jamie Mitchell 25 months ago | reply
Wonderful Image! As Seen In Spiritual Earth
Sekitar 25 months ago | reply
Wonderful Image! As Seen In Spiritual Earth
Yousef Malallah 23 months ago | reply
Award For Best Photo In The Universe (post1 – award 5)
Saulo Valley [deleted] 23 months ago | reply
Hi! I put this pic in my postage:
saulovalley.blogspot.com/2011/08/egito-fontes-mubarak-pod...
Thanks so much