Ramadan, which began Nov. 27, is a month of fasting that Muslims follow each year. During this time, Muslims do good for others, focus solely on God, and find appreciation for their life. Traditions of Ramadan include abstention from food, drink, and physical relationships.
"[Ramadan is the] complete abstention from all of the body's temptations so you can achieve the highest point of spirituality for the Will of God," senior Marwa Othman said.
Ramadan begins during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. To begin the day of Ramadan, one must eat Suhur, the meal eaten before sunrise. Fast lasts from sundown to sunset, when the Iftar meal is eaten to break the fast. Muslims are expected to start fasting at the age of ten.
From Indonesia to Pakistan, Muslims observe Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the celebration that occurs after the month of fasting. The celebrations of Eid traditionally involve children receiving money and gold coins from their relatives as gifts, and the family gets new clothes at this time of year.
