Ramadan in Iran

Ramadan also spelled Ramazan or God’s month, one of the holy blessed months comes. In Ramazan, the doors of the Divine Mercy are open to God’s servants. 

Muslims refrain between dawn to sunset from food, drink, false words, and all forms of immoral behavior every day. They helping poor people and try to be more kind, tolerant in addition to fasting. They believe Ramadan is a period of introspection. God forgives the past sins.

who intending to fast wake up early in the morning, before dawn to eat a light meal, which they called suhoor (Sahari).and they don’t eat or drink anything until sunset. After the sun fully sets and the Maghrib prayer starts, they break their fast with iftar, It is also a time for families to gather and celebrate. The iftar usually begins with dates or water, as was the custom of our prophet Muhammad. They can continue eating and drinking till the next day’s suhoor.

Suhoor and Iftar are the most spiritual time of this holy month.

If you think this month is very hard and boring, it’s really not. Because the prayers that are recited in this month have a very good feeling, the delicious foods that are eaten at dawn and iftar, such as Ranginak, Zoolbia Bamieh, Syrup, etc., all create a positive atmosphere that even those who do not want to fast for any reason, they love this month. Those who do not want to fast should refrain from eating and drinking only in public places.

Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr

Shia Muslims believe that Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr (the night Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu’ran)), is one of the last 10 days of this month. Mostly on the 19th, 21^st, or 23rd of Ramadan.

What do people do during Laylat al-Qadr

Some people prefer to spend most of the time in a mosque. They pray, read the Quran. It’s widely believed that Laylat al-Qadr is the date when God reveals their fates for the entire year.

What Is Itikaf?

I’tikaf is the spiritual retreat, that Muslims spend their days and nights at the mosque and participate in a spiritual retreat.

Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate the last day of Ramadan that called Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Fast-Breaking”.

They gather to remind themselves to be grateful for what they have and to share with those who may be less fortunate. For example payment to charity and share food with those in need of relief. Sweet treats such as dates are exchanged among loved ones, neighbors, colleagues, friends, and even strangers.

Children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are ill or who are traveling don’t fast during Ramadan