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22 August 2009 [08:34] - Today.Az
Today Azerbaijan is on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan. This year Ramadan Holiday will be celebrated on September 20-21.
The holy month of Ramazan was sent down for the Muslims in the second year of Hegira (year 622). Ramadan teaches people to love Allah, to test their will and patience. It also teaches people to be wiser and honest.
Quran was sent down precisely on one of the third decade of this month. As said, this might happen either on the night from 23rd to 24th or on the night from 26th to 27th. This night is called 'Laylat al Qadr, which means great and powerful night. Quran says: 'We really create power and grandeur on that night, that night is more grandiose among thousand of months, the angels low down on the earth and wait for orders from Allah, peace is brought to the world on this night till sunrise' (97:1-5).
It is prohibited to eat, drink, smoke and to engage marriage duties in daytime. Only children, sick people, the pregnant, warriors and travelers make exception. Fasting starts in Ramadan from the day when new moon is seen and continues 29-30 days. Quran says: 'Eat and drink till you may distinguish white and black thread, then fast till it gets dark'(2:187).
Fasting is completed with holiday of 'Eid al-Fitr'. All the wealthy Muslims on that day should help the poor.
Azerbaijan has officially celebrated holy Ramadan holiday since since 1993.
/Trend News/
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