Ramadan In Israel

Day 4,185, 13:14 • Published in Israel Israel • by Filthy McNasty

Israel is a country holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Muslim population is the largest population in the country, and Arabic is the second official language. In order to fully understand the country, we must understand all the people who live here. The most well- known and holiest holidays in the Muslim calendar is the holiday of Ramadan. What is Ramadan? And what is Ramadan in Israel?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a month that Muslims around the world observe through fasting from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. They will break the fast once the sun has gone down. Muslims are also to avoid impure thought and bad behavior during the month of Ramadan. The month long celebrations commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and considered an obligation for adults. The Night of Power is a very holy night during Ramadan, and is the night that the first revelation of the Quran was sent down to Muhammad. The month ends with the celebrations of the holiday, Eid-al- Fitr.

The holiday of Ramadan is celebrated throughout the country, but the largest celebrations are in Jerusalem. You can also find celebrations is cities like Nazareth in the north and in Bedouin villages in the south!