Do you celebrate Ramadan? It will start either tomorrow or Saturday depending on the sighting of a new moon. If you do not know what it is then seek further information via the link below.
Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان ) is the ninth month of the Islamic year. Siyam or Saum ("fasting" in English) is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam and involves fasting during Ramadan.
Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan
I personally dont celebrate Ramadan but when I lived in Trinidad I had a number of Islamic friends in school and frequently visited with them during Ramadan. I especially enjoyed the foods and sweets that were made for the culmination of Ramadan, described as Eid-ul-Fitr. That was my favorite part of the celebration!
I have a lot of respect for people in Ramadan. Back when I used to be a plasterer I remember being on a building site on a really hot day. There was this gang of middle eastern men cement rendering the outside of the building.
I couldn't believe that they could work all day in the hot sun without food or drink under those conditions. I have to admit that there's no way I could. My hat goes off to them.
Sacrifice is a common feature among fast-growing faiths
On Aug. 19, Mohmmed Jbailat will have fasted for 29 days, a pillar of his Islamic faith and an opportunity to show his devotion to God, develop charity toward others and instill confidence within himself to resist temptation. Ref. Source 3
Blogger detained for Ramadan drinking
A Tunisian secular activist and blogger was arrested on Sunday for drinking alcohol during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a move set to anger the opposition which is suspicious of the Islamist-led government's policies on public morality. Ref. Stuff.co.nz