09 September 2009

Sultan Achmed Mosque Istanbul/Turkey

Sultan Achmed Mosque Istanbul/TurkeyRamadan Arabic: رمضان‎, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset [1]. Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramaḍān is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God (Arabic: الله‎, Allāh), and to offer more prayer than usual.

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