Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of Hijri (Islamic) calendar. The most popular festival of Manipuri Muslims, Ramjan Id is observed with the usual spirit of joy and festivity with which the holiday is celebrated in the rest of the Muslim world. Since the time of Prophet Mohammed, during Ramjan Id, Muslims practice self-denial by avoiding food, drink and smoke from pre-dawn until sunset. The month is spent in prayer. After a month, on the second day of Shawwal, when the new moon is visible (Id-Ul-Fitr), fast is broken and Muslims go to the mosques to offer prayers, take delicious dishes, exchange greetings, and call on friends and relatives.