New Delhi: The most important and revered holy month of Ramzan or Ramadan begins in India from April 2 this year. After 30 days of Shaban, the moon will be sighted in India on April 2 and from the next day, Muslims in the country will begin their Rozas (fasts) i.e April 3 respectively. The sighting of the moon ushers the holy month of Ramazan.

RAMADAN OR RAMAZAN 2022 CELEBRATIONS:

Ramzan falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holds great significance for the Muslim community across the globe. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observe the fast marking it as a gesture to revere the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.

Ramadan word has the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness. It is believed that the holy book of the Quran was written during this month. Thus, the people practise fasting in this month to purify their souls and seek forgiveness from the Almighty Allah. 

SEHRI AND IFTAR TIMINGS IN DELHI ON APRIL 2, 2022: 

As per Islamic Hijri date 29 Shaban 1443; New Delhi Sehri time is 04:50 am and Iftar time 6:41 pm. (time courtesy: Hamariweb.com)

ROZA (Fasting) Dos and Don'ts:

All those who are fasting during the daytime are allowed to eat only after sunset. However, there are certain parameters and some are given the relaxation of not keeping fast the entire day. People who suffer from any illness, or those who are travelling, elderly people, pregnant women and those going through their menstrual cycle are barred from keeping a fast.

Thus, people celebrate the festival lavishly by wearing new clothes, offering Namaz, eating together after sunset and greeting 'Ramazan Mubarak' which completes on the day of Eid!

Ramzan Mubarak to all!