Ramadan is the ninth month of Islamic calendar and also the fasting month which ends with the sugar feast. Between dawn and sunset they should not eat, drink, smoking and sex. In the evenings and at night they eat it.
What makes Ramadan special in all months that fasting in this month of the pillars of Islam. In many Islamic countries, but also in the Netherlands, it is normal for this time of family and friendship ties to attract extra. The invite each other, visit and hears this break the fast together.
Every year Ramadan comes 10 days forward on the calendar. This is different and every year there are difficult years as years in the summer. These are long days.
During Ramadan Muslims eat and drink anything between dawn and sunset. Before dawn, they use a meal 'Sahoor' is mentioned and a meal after sunset that "Iftar" is mentioned. For Sahoor are special, very healthy prepared meals. Iftar dinner for the people of North Africa a thick soup "harira" is mentioned. The fast is broken with dates in Arabic and Arabic coffee, tea and olives in Turkey, in India with sweet milk and fruit drinks.
The aim of the Islamic fasting is not to lose weight or cure a disease (through diet). Fasting in Ramadaan because no cause malnutrition, since no reduction in calories is required for breakfast or for ontvasten. Fasting for 13-14 hours per day, 29 or 30 days long, is an ideal way to unhealthy habits such as excessive smoking, eating and drinking coffee to keep.
Only in this era of diet is also clear that non-Muslims fasting is something beneficial. Fasting purifies the intestines, the stomach recovers, rid the body of harmful substances remaining excess moisture and helps get rid of that stored. It gives peace to the heart, promote blood circulation and helps to put any nature to come. People familiar with the fast learning are self contained. The annual fasting a Muslim teaching qualities as discipline, endurance, self-respect and respect of others and the creator. Every day there is a solid victory over passions and desires. People who fast feel good and have a sense of inner calm and peace. Even if you do not lose even one ounce, one feels better after fasting during Ramadan.
What makes Ramadan special in all months that fasting in this month of the pillars of Islam. In many Islamic countries, but also in the Netherlands, it is normal for this time of family and friendship ties to attract extra. The invite each other, visit and hears this break the fast together.
Every year Ramadan comes 10 days forward on the calendar. This is different and every year there are difficult years as years in the summer. These are long days.
The fast
During Ramadan Muslims eat and drink anything between dawn and sunset. Before dawn, they use a meal 'Sahoor' is mentioned and a meal after sunset that "Iftar" is mentioned. For Sahoor are special, very healthy prepared meals. Iftar dinner for the people of North Africa a thick soup "harira" is mentioned. The fast is broken with dates in Arabic and Arabic coffee, tea and olives in Turkey, in India with sweet milk and fruit drinks.
The aim of the Islamic fasting is not to lose weight or cure a disease (through diet). Fasting in Ramadaan because no cause malnutrition, since no reduction in calories is required for breakfast or for ontvasten. Fasting for 13-14 hours per day, 29 or 30 days long, is an ideal way to unhealthy habits such as excessive smoking, eating and drinking coffee to keep.
Only in this era of diet is also clear that non-Muslims fasting is something beneficial. Fasting purifies the intestines, the stomach recovers, rid the body of harmful substances remaining excess moisture and helps get rid of that stored. It gives peace to the heart, promote blood circulation and helps to put any nature to come. People familiar with the fast learning are self contained. The annual fasting a Muslim teaching qualities as discipline, endurance, self-respect and respect of others and the creator. Every day there is a solid victory over passions and desires. People who fast feel good and have a sense of inner calm and peace. Even if you do not lose even one ounce, one feels better after fasting during Ramadan.
