Ramadan 2023: Rituals, Countries, Greetings during the holy month of Ramzan

Muslims globally celebrate Ramadan to honour the anniversary of Muhammad's initial revelation. Here is the list of Ramadan 2023 wishes for your loved ones

Ramadan 2023
Ramadan 2023: Rituals, Countries, Greetings during the holy month of Ramzan
Sonika Nitin Nimje Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : Mar 23 2023 | 4:20 PM IST

Ramadan is a holy month that is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Muslims place a high value on the holy month of Ramadan because this is when the Holy Quran was revealed. 

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is celebrated by Muslims all over the world as a time of community, prayer, fasting (sawm), and reflection. Ramadan, Ramadhan, and Ramathan are other names for the month. Ramadan, one of Islam's Five Pillars, is observed annually to mark the anniversary of Muhammad's initial revelation. It lasts twenty-nine to thirty days from one crescent moon sighting to the next. 

 

Ramadan 2023: Rituals

All adult Muslims who are not terminally or chronically ill, travel, are elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating are required to fast from sunrise to sunset. 

The two terms used are suhur, which refers to the meal that is consumed before dawn, and iftar, which refers to the meal that is consumed at sunset to break the fast. Ramadan is regarded as one of God's names by some Muslims. Thus, it is guaranteed in various hadiths that it is inappropriate to refer to the month of Ramadan by its own name alone and that it is important to make reference to the "month of Ramadan." 
 

 

Ramadan 2023: Countries

In Arabic, the letter 'Z' is used instead of 'D' in Persian. Therefore, Muslims living in countries like Azerbaijan, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Turkey called "Ramazan" instead of "Ramadan". These countries have a past connected with Persian. In Bangladesh, the term "romzan" is used. 

Ramadan is a month of incredible energy for Muslims. They fast from dawn to dusk, say the Quran, pray, give a lot of charity, and don't eat or drink until it's time to go to bed. In India, Ramadan 2023 may begin on March 22 or 23, depending on the position of the moon. Ramadan in other Muslim-majority nations, such as Saudi Arabia and Dubai, will almost certainly begin on March 21 or 22 in 2023. 

 

Ramadan 2023: Greetings

    • May the holy month help you become more spiritual.      

    • May your fast serve as a reminder of the abundance we frequently take for granted.    

    • Throughout this holy month, the Quran's proclamation that "Allah is with those who exercise restraint" serves as a constant reminder to us.      

    • Best wishes for a holy month of significance and prayer.

    • This Ramadan, may Allah shower you with abundant blessings. Your life should be filled with light, prosperity, and knowledge. Wishing you the best blessings from Allah.  


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