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Ramaḍān or Ramaḍān al-Mubārak is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar. It is obligatory for every Muslim to fast all the days of this month. Ramadan is when Allah revealed the Qur'an to the Prophet (s). The Night of al-Qadr is in this month. Ramadan is the only month whose name is explicitly mentioned and praised in the Qur'an. Also, the 21st of this month marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (a).

Among this month's most significant recommended practices are reciting the Qur'an, keeping vigil on the three possible nights of al-Qadr, praying, repenting, giving Iftar meals to others and helping the needy.

Due to the great importance of Ramadan, committing sins leads to worse divine punishments in this world and the Hereafter.

Muslims greatly revere this month and consider it their month of worship. Faithful people prepare themselves spiritually in the previous months - Rajab and Sha'ban - to become ready for receiving godsends in Ramadan.

The name "Ramadan" is derived from the Arabic root form "r-m-d", meaning "heating up" and "burning." Some philologists believe the reason for choosing the word "Ramadan" for this month was the hot weather (at the time of the coinage), and it is not related to fasting since the month had been named Ramadan prior to Islam.

Ramadan is the only month mentioned in the Qur'an

“ The month of Ramadan is one in which the Qur'an was sent down as guidance to humankind, with manifest proofs of direction and the Criterion. So let those of you who witness it fast [in] it. ” — The Qur'an 2:185