HISTORY OF RAMADAN
Muslims and non-Muslims alike recognise Ramadan as the most significant and holy time of the Islamic calendar. During the ninth month of the lunar year, Muslims around the world refrain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset, and they use their free time to recite the Qur’an and strengthen their bond with Allah (SWT). This is common knowledge for those within the Islamic community and those outside of it, too, but few people actually know the history behind such a significant month.
Muslims with access to an Imam will be taught about the events preceding Ramadan, but those who are new to the Muslim community or who are not part of it might struggle to find information relating to the history of the auspicious month. If you’d like to find out more about the history of Ramadan, please continue reading as we explain how it came to be