CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — As Muslims across the world are observing Ramadan, Bloomington resident Gary Muhammed shares the purpose and practices.
Ramadan means the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar. It’s a commemoration of the first revelation of the Holy Qur’an.
Muslims who are able to are required to engage in the Holy Month of fasting. They fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, sex with their spouse or any other vices like gossiping…