“Allah is good to us,” said Rahib. “Now, the fourth pillar of Islam is called Sawm,” said Amina. “Every year Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan to remember when Muhammad received ...

During Ramadan, Muslims give up food and drink, smoking and sexual activity in daylight hours. Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days each year. Because Islam uses a lunar calendar, the month of Ramadan ...