Source: ditmaspark.patch.com | Written by Mariam Charara

The holiest month in the Islamic faith—Ramadan—will take place from July 9 through Aug. 8, 2013, according to the Fiqh Council of North America.

The month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is recognized and practiced all around the world for 28 to 30 days every year.

It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is known to be month of reflection and complete submission to Allah (God). Here are five things everyone should know about Ramadan.

1. Ramadan is recognized to be the month in which the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Layalat Al-Qadir is said to be the anniversary of the actual day when the Quran was presented to Muhammad and in English it is known as “the night of power.” Layalat al-Qadir usually falls within the last 10 days of Ramadan and is commonly marked by gathering at a mosque and reciting the Quran until sunrise. Recitation of the entire… continue reading @ ditmaspark.patch.com