What You Need to Know about Ramadan?
Ramadan Calendar 2012 Morocco Download Posted On Monday, July 16, 2012 By News Editor . Under Ramadan-2012 Ramadan Calendar 2012 Morocco Download Ramadan Calendar 2012 Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan ) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in Morocco. The first verses of the Koran (Qu’ran) were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the last third of Ramadan, making this an especially holy period. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and increased religious devotion. It is common to have a pre-fast meal ( suhoor ) before sunrise and an evening meal ( iftar ) after sunset during Ramadan. Some groups of people, including the chronically ill, mentally challenged, and the elderly who cannot participate due to health reasons, are exempt from fasting. It is also not allowed to have sexual relations or smok...