At least, hunger-wise.
I don't want to discuss life in general right now.
So, a little bit more about Islam in general. Islam is a monotheistic religion that emerged from Arabia in 610 A.D. We believe that Muhammad (may God's peace and blessings be upon him) was the Last Prophet of God. The revelation that was sent down to him, the Qu'ran, is Islam's holy scripture.
Islam is based on five tenets of faith:
- Testifying there is only one God, and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His Last Messenger
- Five daily prayers
- Fasting in the month of Ramadan
- Performing Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, once in your lifetime
- Giving charity to the poor
Muslims at or above the age of puberty are required to fast in Ramadan. Children, nursing/pregnant women and the sick or traveling are exempt; however, if illness makes you miss a few days of fasting, you are supposed to make it up whenever you can.
Iftar refers to the breaking of the fast. At this time of year, it becomes a big thing. Masjids sponsor daily iftars for the community, and families often get together and invite each other. Traditionally, the fast is broken with a date and a glass of water. The dinner afterwards, however, isn't usually that simple.
I guess that's pretty much it for now.
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