Today, Thursday, is the first day of the Islamic month of Ramadan (Ramadhan), of the year 1431 Hijriya, corresponding to August 12, 2010.

Adult Muslims all over the world start fasting this month as required by their religion. They abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sexual activity from dawn to the sunset.

Fasting is the fourth way of worshipping God after the proclamation of faith, performing prayers, giving the poor tax (alms or charity), and followed by the pilgrimage, Haj.

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