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This period of transition is an opportunity to integrate the spiritual gains of Ramadhan into daily life, to nurture emotional well-being and to realign oneself with divine guidance.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of deep spiritual reflection, increased worship and a strong sense of community among Muslims worldwide.
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, celebrating fasting, worship, and spiritual renewal while reflecting on gratitude and Allah’s blessings.
As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches its final 10 nights, Muslims are reminded of the immense spiritual significance of this sacred period.
Each year during Ramadan, the Islamic police force, known as the Hisbah, patrol cafes, restaurants, and markets to ensure Muslims observe the required fasting hours.
In a rare coincidence that happens once in 33 years, Christians' Lent and Muslims' Ramadan, the fasting of the two biggest faiths in the world, started the same day, Wednesday.
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