Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It holds great value for Muslims around the world. This month, Muslims are observing their fast from dawn to sunset, focusing on worship and strengthening their bond with Allah.
If you are not celebrating Ramadan, the best you can do is be respectful. You can wish your friends, colleagues and acquaintances a blessed Ramadan in the best and most respectful way.
Like all other religions, respecting the Muslim way of doing things should be mandatory.
As reported by IOL, some non-Muslim people have the same question every year, from the typical “Wait… you’re not supposed to even drink water?”, to the “what happens if you eat during fasting?”
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So, let’s understand why Muslim fast
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a fundamental act of worship. It is all about the mindset, a spiritual reset for Muslim people. The idea for Ramadan is to fast with both the body and the character. So if you aren’t working on character, you are just starving yourself, which is a waste of time.
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Best ways to say Happy Ramadan Mubarak
Using the right Ramadan greeting can help you share blessings in a respectful and meaningful way with your Muslim friends. Different greetings are used depending on language, culture and relationship.
According to Gulf News, some greetings are common in English conversations, especially in the workplace. Saying ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ is one of the most common ways people express love, respect and support during this holy time. ‘Happy Ramadan Mubarak’ is a common greeting for the holy month of Ramadan. Here are some of the other most common Ramadan greetings to be aware of:
- Happy Ramadan
- Wishing you a blessed Ramadan
- Warm Ramadan wishes
- Ramadan Mubarak
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