RAMADAN 2022. This year, Ramadan should take place between April 2 and May 2, 2022, but it is during the Night of Doubt that the dates will be confirmed. What are the prohibitions, what is the origin and what are the traditions of this Muslim religious festival?
What are the dates of Ramadan in 2022?
The Grand Mosque of Paris has confirmed the date for the start of Ramadan, which begins this year on Saturday April 2, 2022 and is due to end on May 2. A date which agrees with what had been announced by the Muslim Theological Council of France and the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Recall that each year, Ramadan begins on the 9th month of the lunar year, when the first crescent of the new moon is visible.
Night of Doubt: what is it, when?
let’s remember that Ramadan dates are confirmed shortly before the start of the party, on the occasion of the Night of Doubt which will take place the day before, this April 1st, and which allows to determine and observe the lunar crescent. “The Night of Doubt to determine the beginning of the month of Ramadan 2022 will take place on Friday April 1st. said the Grand Mosque of Paris in a press release on Friday March 4. Thereby, Ramadan should therefore take place from April 2 to May 2.
Eid al-Fitr will take place on May 2. This party marks the end of Ramadan. Still called “Little party”, as opposed to the Big party of theEid el-KebirEid al-Fitr gives rise to various celebrations. After a prayer at the mosque, Muslims, on the occasion of a lunch, can offer themselves gifts or different dishes starting with pastries.
Iftar: what time can you eat during Ramadan?
After the young the day comes Iftar, which corresponds to the moment of breaking the fast. Practitioners can then eat and drink during a convivial family meal. This year, Iftar takes place around 8:30 p.m. at the beginning of April and around 9 p.m. at the end of April. In Paris, for example, during the start of Ramadan on April 2, it will be possible to eat at 8:24 p.m. since Iftar timings depend on sunset time.
What is the origin of Ramadan?
To find the origin of Ramadan, we must go back to the year 610. The angel Gabriel would have appeared to the prophet Muhammad in order to reveal the Koran to him. This revelation – Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Destiny – would have occurred during Ramadan. It is to commemorate this event that Muslims practice fasting for a month. Formed by the Arabic root “ar-ramad”, Ramadan means “scorching heat”.
What are you allowed to eat during Ramadan?
the Ramadan is therefore framed by two key moments. Each evening when the sun goes down, the fast can be broken. It’s’iftar, or the evening meal. Until dawn – hour of theimsak – Muslims are allowed to eat and drink.
What are the prohibitions during Ramadan?
In addition to fasting, practitioners must observe very strict behavioral rules and respect certain prohibitions. During this ascetic period, they will not be able to have sex during the day, smoke, make obscene remarks or wear makeup. It is important to note that inadvertent eating does not imply atonement or catch-up fasting. The stunned thus benefits from a certain indulgence. Conversely, a deliberate transgression of the rules recommended by Ramadan annuls the fast. Finally, Muslims practicing Ramadan pray five times a day, one of the prayers taking place at the time of breaking the fast. Since the prayer times are determined by the movement of the sun, they must refer to a calendar of prayer times.
To wish a happy Ramadan to loved ones, it is customary to pronounce “Ramadan Mubarak!”
Who can follow Ramadan?
All pubescent people are targeted by the fast. Some Muslims may however be exempted from this practice in strictly defined cases: in case of chronic illness, pregnancy, travel or old age.
What is Zakat Al-Fitr?
It is also a tradition that practitioners adorn themselves with new clothes and pay an alms dedicated to the poor called Zakat El Fitr. This custom thus makes it possible to validate the fasting month of Ramadan. It is generally the father of the family who pays a sum of 7 euros to the people for whom he is responsible.