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Ramadan’s fast is one of the five pillars of Islam, which are the fundamental acts of Muslim faith. Fasting has several spiritual, moral and social objectives. It aims to strengthen piety, patience and gratitude to Allah, to purify the body and the soul, to remember the situation of the poor and the needy, to strengthen family and community ties, and to prepare for the Aid al-Fitr festival which marks the end of the blessed month.
Ramadan’s fast is an obligation for any adult Muslim, except in case of illness, travel, pregnancy, breastfeeding or menstruation. There are also exemptions for the elderly, children and people with mental or physical disorders. Ramadan’s fast is an ancient practice that dates back to the prophet Sidna Mohammed ﷺ and the first Muslims. It is mentioned in the Koran as a way to reach piety: ” O you who believe! We prescribed you fast as we have prescribed to those before you, you will achieve piety (Sura 2, verse 183). Ramadan’s fast is therefore an act of worship and obedience to Allah, which brings many spiritual and material benefits to believers.
