'not Even Water?!' - Everything You Need To Know About Ramadan
Its almost that time of year again when water bottles and snacks disappear from desks, eateries become crowded close to sunset, and some breaths become slightly more odorous. The blessed month of Ramadan is arriving.
The thought of surviving from sunrise to sunset without food and drink and yes, that includes water too can seem unfathomable to those who are unfamiliar with the essence of this holy month.
The truth is, though, that for 99.9 of Muslims, its our favourite time of the year and the month we most look forward to.
So for those who have always wondered about its significance or felt a little uncomfortable asking seemingly silly questions, Cape town Etc s Tauhira Ajam offers a little guide to understanding the basics of Ramadan.
When does it start and when does it end?Muslims follow a Lunar Calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of either 354 or 355 days. This is why Ramadan begins 10 to 12 days earlier each Gregorian calendar year.