Ramadan 2022: Importance of Moon Sighting, Celebration of the Festival
In 2022, the holy month of Ramadan will be celebrated from April 2 to May 1. Read further to know about the importance and celebration of the holy month.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. In the Islamic culture, the holy month of Ramadan is considered very auspicious. The holy month is based upon the phases of the moon, beginning with the crescent new moon the completion depends upon the sight of the moon. In 2022, the month of Ramadan will begin on April 2 and complete on May 1. As the month completes, people celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
Significance of the festival
The month of Ramadan is dedicated to devotion, fasting, and charity. As per Islamic belief, the Angel Gabriel descended from heaven to reveal the Quran to the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The god's message marked 29-30 days of fasting.
Celebration of the festival
As per Islamic belief, it is mandatory for all adult Islam followers to celebrate the holy month by observing a fast unless they are sick, traveling, pregnant, going through their menstrual cycle, or elderly.
Devotees start their day by waking up early and consuming Sehri before sunrise. Followed by Fajr- the morning prayers. Then till evening, devotees observe fast without eating and drinking anything. In the evening, the fast is broken by having Khajur during iftar and they also perform Maghrib- the evening prayers. Apart from this, it is a mandate for Muslims to avoid smoking and forceful vomits while they are observing fast as it might lead to breaking of their fast. Also, fast observers need to avoid music listening. It is advised to stay away from negative feelings and thoughts toward anybody and focus on the good side.
