What is Ramadan? Glad you asked. The short version is, Ramadan is about fasting and spiritual growth. And it occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. What's more, it lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is visible. You can learn more about Ramadan at this...
What Is Ramadan? Why Do Muslims Fast?
Editor’s note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answers six questions about the significance of the Muslim month of fasting. Why is Ramadan Called Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts...