Ramazan – It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and also called as Ramazan, which is observed by Muslims across the world as a month of fasting. According to Islamic belief, Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an Arabic word that means dryness or scorching heat. Ramadan is celebrated as the month of fasting, praying, and doing good things for 29 or 30 days. It is a significant month for Muslims due to Quaran’s first revelation to Mohammad (A.S), the prophet. Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection, worship, blessings, and increased devotion.  The Holy Quran was revealed in the month of Ramadan, which is a source of true guidance for all mankind. Fasting (Roza) is compulsory for all Muslims except those who are suffering from several diseases or conditions such as diabetes, illness, breastfeeding, being chronically ill or menstruating, pregnancy, or whose job is based on travelling regularly.

Main Aim of fasting (Roza) in Ramazan – The main purpose of fasting in Ramadan is to purify our body and the sou,l which enhances our good deeds, and also know about the difficulty of feeling thirsty and hungry the whole day.  Muslims aim to grow spiritually and become closer to Allah with their loved ones during the holy month of Ramadan It is done by fasting and abstaining or avoiding pleasures such as drinking and smoking alcohol, and avoiding sexual intercourse from sunrise to sunset for 29 or 30 days in the sacred month of Ramadan.

Ramazan is also a time for unity and spiritual reflection, and most Muslims spend their time for reciting the Quran, praying (Namaz), and doing good deeds. The main aim of Ramadan is to avoid lying, gossiping. and fighting, donating or charity, spend time with loved ones. This purification of the soul and the body harmonize the inner and outer spheres of an individual. Ramzan is also a month of Ibadat (Prayer) so we also observe prayer (Namaz) during fasting. The main purpose of fasting (Roza) in Ramazan is to control or to be patient with hunger and being very thirsty that help to deal with problems in the future life. It also helps in getting rid of several bad habits including smoking, drinking alcohol, and many more that are also beneficial for health.

The other aim of fasting (Roza) in Ramazan is avoiding the use of bad words, backbiting, control in making sexual relationships, and many more, which helps to make a kind person. The main purpose of Ramzan is to Muslim individuals obeys all Islamic procedures, including offering regular five-time prayer (Namaz), reciting the holy book Quran, providing zakat or donating to poor people, and many more. It also helps in making a good person with good behavior, and avoiding bad habits.