Hello Bloggers, I took a few minutes today to write about the Holy month of Ramadan in which Muslims fast. I hope you take the time to read it and hopefully learn something from the post. Ramadan might begin on the 26th or 27th of this month depending on the sighting of the moon. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar which depends on the Lunar calendar, this makes Ramadan at a different time each year. Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars in Islam and is required by Muslims if they are physically and mentally healthy and at an age of maturity (not required of young children unless they want to try it out) The five pillars of Islam include: Shahadah (Faith) Salat (Prayer) Zakat (Charity) Sawm (Fasting) Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) Some reasons that Muslims fast during the month include to discipline the self and to learn to say no to desires whether that be over-eating, or things that may be prohibited to Muslims in Isla