Once a month every year Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan.

It's a month of fasting, prayer, and introspection, and it is the most important month on the Islamic

calendar. However, at the time of Ramadan changes every year,

and the exact date it starts is often a matter of interpretation,

as is the time it's observed every day.

Learn more about Ramadan and how it's celebrated

on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. The celebration of Ramadan is one of the most important tenants of Islam. In fact, fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the most important tenets of Islam. In fact, fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam,

along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, and the haj.

Before I get too much further, I should explain exactly what it is and why it celebrated.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The reason why it's given special importance

is that it's believed it was the month when all

holy scripture was revealed. This includes the Torah, the Gospels, the Psalms, and of course

the Quran. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic word Ramida, Ramida, which roughly translates to scorching heat.

The Quran itself refers to Ramadon and gives instructions for what must be done.

It says, quote,

Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity

with clear proofs of guidance and the standard to distinguish between right and wrong.

So whoever is present this month let them fast. But whoever

is ill or on a journey, then let them fast an equal number of days after Ramadan.

Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for all guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful."

The primary command for the month of Ramadan is of course fasting. From sunrise to

sunset Muslims cannot drink, eat, smoke, or engage in sexual relations. The prohibition against drinking also extends to water as well.

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