Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and religious devotion.
The festival falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starting in May and marks the start of a month of fasting and religious devotion.
This year Ramadan will start on May 27 and will finish on June 24. Following this, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr which is often known as just Eid.
Eid will be on June 25, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting and the start of the next month, Shawwal.
Muslims fast from dawn to dusk but are able to enjoy food & drink in the evening.
Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking throughout the entire day, not being allowed to smoke or take a sip of water or it invalids the fast.
Fasting helps bring one closer to God and to remind them of people who are less fortunate.
What will each muslim have to do:
Who can opt out of fasting?
The date of Eid varies from country to country.
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