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571 BCE
Function of Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, most Muslims fast from dawn to sunset with no food or water. Before sunrise many Muslims have the Suhur or predawn meal. At sunset families and friends gather for Iftar which is the meal eaten by Muslims to break the fast. Many Muslims begin the meal by eating dates as the Prophet used to do. -
Period: 571 BCE to
Changes by a Cultural Expression
In some countries such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen and more are unable to break their fast with food like we are able to in Canada. Each year depending on the moon we determine when Ramadan will start which is usually about 11 days earlier than the previous year. -
Who is Impacted?
Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. -
culture and society of the time and place of its origin?
Some people may hang lanterns, islamic symbols (moon and star), originated from Saudi Arabia were it was first practiced -
What events transformed the expression over time?
More people are developing different meal plans and diets such as, keto diet, paleo diet and more. Some of these diets include not eating for a certain amount of time because of not being hungry, similar to fasting because we don't eat for a period of time which gives our bodies rest, time, and regeneration. What food we are exposed to changes what is eaten after were done fasting. In muslim countries more fresh food but in Canada, fast food, processed food... -
What perspectives affect the present day interpretation of the expression?
Some people are confused as to why we fast without food and water, and each year we try to explain why, how.. but some people simply weren't aware of our reasonings. Some people see it as a starving perspective as in we are starving ourselves with no purpose.
