An explanation of Ramadan

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What I don’t understand about Ramadan is why this is a time chosen to perform terrorist
attacks by some. If this is a holy time and joyous, why do they choose to kill others
during Ramadan?
 
At what age do kids follow this practice? The reason I ask is my school nurse friends have mentioned that a lot of school field trips and field days (athletic competitions) happen around the time of Ramadan and they’re not sure how to handle it vis a vis hydration and nutrition.
 
It’s at the discretion of their parents, there’s no specific age as to when kids start to fast. When I was a kid, Ramadan took place during the winter, so I was able to keep full fasts, whereas today kids probably fast for half a day, since it’s not yet obligatory upon them.
 
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Thanks for explaining Ramadan to us. I too work with some Muslims, and they tell me they are not even allowed to drink water!

May I ask, are there any restrictions on eating at night?
 
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The Ramadan fast reflects both wisdom and beauty. Thank you for this thread.
 
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As well as a couple of minor holidays, for example, the Fast of Gedalia, from dawn to dusk. But Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism, together with the Sabbath, and its meaning extends well beyond the act of fasting in which no food or water touches the lips for more than 24 hours.
 
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I was thinking there might have been one or two other holidays that require fasting, but I
couldn’t think of them.
 
Are there restrictions as in Judaism as to who is permitted to fast: for example, pregnant women? Do health reasons for not fasting take precedence?
 
Yes, certain people are excused from fasting (pregnant, travellers, etc.), and they may make up for it whenever they can.
 
Interesting. I have been learning to fast and I find it very difficult, so I admire your dedication!
 
I could be wrong, but a certain amount of days were added to the Hebrew calendar so that the days are fixed like the solar calendar. Supposedly Ashura for us, and Yom Kippor for the Jews originally took place at the same time.
 
Forgive the invasive question, but you seem to be Shi’ite. Am I correct in my assumption?
 
I was born and raised in a Sunni family, but there are many things I don’t necessarily agree with Sunnis on. Just curious, what made you think I’m a Shiah?
 
Sorry if I missed it but what constitutes fasting? What is and isn’t permitted?
 
Sunnis fast for two days in Ashura, based on the tradition that the Jews of Yathrib (Madina) used to do so to commemorate the deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh. According to this tradition, Prophet Muhammad (S) recommended fasting two days instead of just one.
Salibi said:
Imam Ali’s murder by Sunnis?
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It was his son, Imam Husayn’s murder at the hands of the Umayyads.

Imam Ali was murdered by the Khawarij.
 
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