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SUMMARY:Ramadan Starts
DESCRIPTION: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 the United States. The first verses of the Koran (Qu’ran) were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (also written as Mohammad or Muhammed) during the last third of Ramadan\, making this an especially holy period. \nIs Ramadan (first day) a Public Holiday?\nEven though Ramadan (first day) falls on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nRamadan is a month of fasting for many Muslims in the United States. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars (fundamental religious duties) of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and increased religious devotion. \nPeople of Islamic faith are encouraged to read the entire Qur’an during Ramadan. Some Muslims recite the entire Qur’an by the end of Ramadan through special prayers known as Tarawih\, which are held in mosques every night of the month\, during which a section of the Qur’an is recited. Ramadan is also a month for acts of charity. Some Islamic centers and organizations actively take part in charity events and activities such as giving basic necessities\, including food and clothing\, to the homeless or donating school equipment to schools. \nSome schools for students of Islamic faith may hold special events to welcome Ramadan. Some school authorities may issue requests on or prior to Ramadan\, asking staff members at all schools within a district to help Muslim students perform their fasting ritual. \nPublic Life\nMany Islamic businesses and organizations may amend opening hours to suit prayer times during Ramadan in the United States. There may also be some congestion around mosques during prayer times\, such as in the evenings. \nBackground\nRamadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar\, which consists of 12 months and lasts for about 354 days. The word “Ramadan” is derived from an Arabic word for intense heat\, scorched ground and shortness of food and drink. It is considered to be the most holy and blessed month. Fighting is not allowed during this period. \nThe month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting\, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims (except children\, the sick and the elderly) abstain from food\, drink\, and certain other activities during daylight hours in Ramadan. This is considered as the holiest season in the Islamic year and commemorates the time when the Qu’ran (Islamic holy book) is said to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. This occurred on Laylat Al-Qadr\, one of the last 10 nights of the month.  Ramadan ends when the first crescent of the new moon is sighted again\, marking the new lunar month’s start. Eid-al-Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.
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SUMMARY:Lailat al-Qadr
DESCRIPTION:Laylat al Qadr is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. It commemorates when Koran (Qur’an) was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (also known as Mohammad). Muslims in the United States celebrate the event\, also spelled as Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr\, on one of the last 10 days of the Islamic month of Ramadan. \nIs Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Lailat al-Qadr is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day in 2025\, which is a public holiday in Hawaii. \nWhat Do People Do?\nLaylat al Qadr marks the time when the Koran’s first verses were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammed. It is also believed that this night marks their fate in the following year. Therefore\, many Muslims pray in the night to God for mercy\, forgiveness\, and salvation. This practice is also called Ehyaa. \nThis “Night of Power” is considered the most appropriate time of the entire year to pray for salvation and blessings. It is believed that a Muslim’s past sins are forgiven if the person prays throughout this night. Many people assemble at mosques during the Isha’ prayer\, with many prayers being made until midnight. \nPublic Life\nLaylat al-Qadr is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, many Islamic organizations and businesses may alter their opening hours and there may be some congestion around mosques\, particularly in the evening and at night. \nBackground\nLaylat al Qadr commemorates the night in 610 CE when Allah revealed the Koran (Islamic holy book) to the prophet Muhammad. The angel Gabriel first spoke to the prophet during that time\, which marked the beginning of Muhammed’s mission. These revelations continued throughout the remainder of his life\, according to Islamic belief. \nChildren begin studying the Koran from an early age and they celebrate the moment when they have read all the chapters for the first time. Many adults try to memorize the Koran. This day is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. \nThere is a difference of opinion about the date for Laylat al-Qadr but\, in general\, it is agreed that it is most likely to be in the last 10 nights of Ramadan\, with the odd nights being more likely. Of the odd nights\, the night of the 27th (which is the night before the 27th of Ramadan\, as the Islamic day starts with nightfall) is most likely\, according to many Muslim scholars. \nThe Prophet Mohammad spent long periods\, particularly during Ramadan\, meditating about the world around him and looking for help to guide his people away from the moral evils and idolatry. On some occasions\, he traveled to the Cave of Hira\, a small cave in the hills near Mecca\, now in Saudi Arabia. It is believed that at some point\, probably in 610 CE\, he received the Koran’s first verses from God. \nLaylat al-Qadr marks the anniversary of this date. However\, it is unclear as to exactly when the revelations occurred. Hence many Muslims regard all of the last ten days of Ramadan as particularly holy and make an effort to visit a mosque and to read the Koran in this period.
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