What is Ramadan and why is it so important to Muslims? Why do Muslims fast during this time?
Ramadan is the month of fasting. Muslims fast for a variety of reasons, perhaps most importantly because God commanded it in the Qur’an [Islam’s revered scripture]. Muslims may see it as time to renew their faith, to cleanse themselves of the errors of the previous year, to remind themselves of the suffering of others, or to use the physical fast to commit to “fast” from bad thoughts, speech, and actions during the rest of the year. Ultimately, it’s about strengthening one’s relationship with God.
