Orca Book Publishers Orca Origins Ausma Zehanat Khan Ramadan The Holy Month of Fasting
Contents 7 Introduction Chapter One What Is Ramadan 13 What Is Islam and Who Is a Muslim 15 The Five Pillars of Islam 15 Fasting in Ramadan A Pillar of Islam 18 The Ninth Month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar 19 The Month of the Qur’an 22 The Requirements of Fasting 26 Exceptions Valid Reasons Not to Fast 27 Uzma's Story 28 Ibtihaj's Story Chapter Two The Stages of Ramadan 31 The Three Ashras 34 The Mysterious Night of Destiny 37 Eid-al-Fitr The Great Celebration 41 Eid Charity 44 Hamzah's Story Chapter Three The Spirit of Ramadan 47 Giving Back 47 GIVE 30 50 Project Downtown 52 Camp Ramadan 54 Other Social Programs and Efforts 56 An Iftar Story 57 Salima's Story 4
Chapter Four Ramadan Traditions Around the World 59 Bosnia 60 China 62 Egypt 64 India 65 Indonesia 67 Iran 68 Kenya 68 Nigeria 69 Pakistan 70 Palestine 73 Saudi Arabia 74 Sudan 75 Turkey 76 Dunya's Story 78 A final word from the author 80 Glossary 82 Resources 84 Index 87 Acknowledgments Henna decorations on the hand to celebrate Eid Athif Ali Khan
