Ramadhan

Fasting is a part of 'Rukun Islam' for muslims. It become compulsory for muslims to start fasting when they reach puberty, so long as they are healthy and sane, and have no disabilities and illness. During Ramadhan, all muslims be greatful because there are many advantage in this month. For example, fasting teach muslims to be more patient. It also can discipline themselves because muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking and engaging in sexual relations. It has been suggested that fasting can improve brain function and alertness due to greater brain cell production.

Each day before dawn, many muslims observe a pre-fast meal called suhoor. After stopping time before dawn, muslims begin the first prayer of the day, fajar. The best part during fasting for muslims is iftar. In the evening, dates are usually the first food to break the fast; according to tradition Prophet Muhammad broke fast with three dates. Many kinds of foods during iftar usually the dessert is the most important during iftar. After iftar, generally muslims will do Maghrib prayer. Muslims also encouraged to read the Holy Quran. The entire will be completed at the end of the month.