Many Muslims all over the world will be well prepared for the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
However, for many 2023 may be their first Ramadan when they've decided to begin fasting, or you may want to support a friend during this month and would simply like to learn more about this important holiday. If you are unfamiliar with Ramadan, you may believe that fasting just involves not eating anything for the day, however, this is not the case.
Fasting (known as 'sawm' in Arabic) is one of the five pillars of Islam - a set of beliefs and practices that are believed to make up the foundation of the religion. The practice comes with very clear and strict rules which are drawn from both the Qur'an (Islam's holiest book) and the Sunnah (traditions and practices of the prophet Muhammadﷺ).
