The holy month of Ramadan is here and it is all about fast, prayers and food. This annual celebration of the Muslim community is the biggest extravaganza that has many restrictions and it is believed that these restrictions bring you close to the almighty and make the journey of life easier. The festival that lasts for 29-30 days and calls for fasting during the daylight hours and once the sun sets down, people break the fast with dates (khajur). The most notable thing about this fasting is, that you are not allowed to drink water during the day time. Read to know more about the practice.

The holy month of Ramadan is here and it is all about fast, prayers and food. This annual celebration of the Muslim community is the biggest extravaganza that has many restrictions and it is believed that these restrictions bring you close to the almighty and make the journey of life easier. The festival that lasts for 29-30 days and calls for fasting during the daylight hours and once the sun sets down, people break the fast with dates (khajur). The most notable thing about this fasting is, that you are not allowed to drink water during the day time. Read to know more about the practice.