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Written by Hurghada Information Net   
Thursday, 01 January 2009

Hello friends,

For the year 2009 (1430) Ramadan begins on the 21 August at 10:02AM and ends on the 19 September at 18:44PM.

Other important Islamic Holidays are as follows;

Aashura: January 7, 2009
Eid ul-Fitr: September 20, 2009
Hajj: November 25 - November 28, 2009
Eid ul-Adha: November 27, 2009
Islamic New Year: December 18, 2009 (1431 A.H.)

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is a Muslim holiday and is observed in the ninth lunar month in the Muslim lunar calendar. It is believed that in this month that the Qu'ran was revealed to the prophet Mohammad.

During Ramadan, Muslims all over the world restrain themselves from:

    * food
    * drink
    * sexual contact and intercourse
    * smoke

The fast is done during daylight hours for 30 days.

What most people don't know is that Ramadan is more than refraining from food and drink, but the follower must not partake in gossip, unlawful activities or thoughts. Worshippers must not look at unlawful things. Of course, those who are ill or small children do not fast.

Ramadan is basically the spiritual cleansing of the soul through self restraint.

The Sudhoor and Iftar

The sudhoor is the light meal eaten prior to daylight. The fast begins after this meal and resumes until sundown. The iftar is when the fast ends for the day and a halal meal may be eaten. Any type of food may be eaten, however, the most popular are honey, breads, figs, dates, fruits, and olives.

It is popular is some cultures for families to host "iftar meals", in which familes and neighbors will come for the evening meal.

Eid al Fitr

The Eid is a 3 day festival following the end of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims recognize the poor and give to charity and to celebrate the blessings of Ramadan.

When is Ramadan?

Ramadan occurs once a year and the month and day varies from year to year. The sight of the crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan.

As a tourist coming to Hurghada, you should not really notice anything different. Contrary to popular belief, there will be no closures of Restaurants, Bars, Clubs or any other place connected with Tourists. 

 For more information on Ramadan please click here.

The Hurghada Information Net Team

If you have any experience or information that you want to share with others please use our forum or mail us at info@hurghada-information.com.

 


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