By: Mohammed Khaku

The sighting of the crescent moon on February 28th signifies the commencement of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting observed by billions of Muslims around the globe.

Ramadan is a period of spiritual reflection, fostering a sense of responsibility, discipline, control over evil desires, communal prayers, acts of generosity, and family gatherings for IFTAR, the time of breaking fast at sunset.

Fasting has been obligatory for successive generations of Prophets and Messengers since the creation of humanity, from Adam to Noah, Ibrahim, Moses, Isa (Jesus), and finally Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

Ramadan is a significant month during which all the holy books of the Prophets, such as the Torah (Ta’wrat), Zabur (Psalms), and Injil (Gospel), were revealed.

Muslims believe that these books were all revealed during the month of Ramadan and divine significance as guides and lamps for mankind.

The Torah was revealed on Mount Sinai on 6th night (6th of Sivan), the Gospel was revealed on the 13th of Ramadan, the Zabur (Psalms of David) were revealed on the 18th of, and the Holy Qur’an was revealed on the 23rd of Ramadan.

Fasting is much more than merely abstaining from food and drinks, challenging as it may be especially in the long hours,

The primary philosophy behind fasting is to address and empathize the issues of hunger, poverty, and homelessness around the world.

As Muslims embark on the blessed month, they should not only endure their own long hours without food and drink, but also consider the millions of needy, hungry, and........

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