Ramadan Kareem

Posted on 03/23/2023

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

It is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting, considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

These are five principles that Muslims believe are compulsory acts ordered by God: the other pillars are faith, prayer, charity, and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

Both 'Ramadan Kareem' and 'Ramadan Mubarak' are common expressions used during the month of Ramadan. Both mean “have a blessed or generous Ramadan”. Did you know that the appropriate response to 'Ramadan Kareem' is 'Allahu Akram'? It means “God is much more generous”

For more on Ramadan -

https://ing.org/resources/for-all-groups/calendar-of-important-islamic-dates/ramadan-information-sheet/