Ramadan in the Islamic World

Muslims in America and Canada are diverse and their different ethnic and cultural backgrounds adorn the religious events in these countries with a special charm. The routines of the daily lives here put the Muslims, especially expatriates, in a great state of yearning for the traditions associated with the holy month of Ramadan. We see how Muslims welcome and participate in Ramadan here.

The convergent geographical rhythms here set a harmonious way of living in these two neighboring countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan. A distinctive Ramadan atmosphere that takes you to a world full of the spirit of solidarity and compassion, that is full of faith and piety. We visit to see how Ramadan is observed here.

Tunisia is one of the most Arab and Mediterranean countries in the world. The country's population is a mixture of Amazigh, Arab, European and others. The distinctive features of the community are clear, evident and beautiful on many festivals and occasions, but especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The atmosphere takes you to a world mixed with the past and present.

Islam has found its way to Taiwan when Muslims emigrated from China and their identities stem from different cultural backgrounds - Ahwi, Uighurs, Turks, Kazakhs, Tajiks, and other Asian peoples. As in all of Greater China, Muslims here belong to many nationalities, therefore, everyone prepares to receive Ramadan in a different way. We take a look.

Like other Muslim countries, the people of Sudan eagerly await to welcome their Holy Visitor. A break of daily routines and increase in love and familiarity are among the benefits of Ramadan. It is a month of goodness, mercy and blessing with an opportunity to revive customs and traditions and a return to the long past of this nation which adopted the path of Islam.

The Kingdom of Bahrain with all the beauty of its streets, people and mosques welcomes the month of Ramadan. The people of Bahrain wait for its arrival every year and prepare for its magnificent nights. Like the rest of the Muslims throughout the world, they also have their unique customs and rituals in receiving the holy month, and also in celebrating the details of its blessed days.

Syrians start preparing for Ramadan about one week before its arrival. In the meantime, people are busy preparing. In the old markets of Damascus and Aleppo you can find many ropes of lights with magnificent shapes, lanterns and stars too, in addition to the Ramadan Crescent, which mediate the roads and streets.

During Ramadan, different customs are practiced in the largest Muslim country in the world where life here is centred on sunrise and sunset. Traditions of Ramadan are still present in all daily aspects with simplicity being the main feature of this community. Ramadan in Indonesia is great. We can still see the old traditions and the heritage of Ramadan with its spiritual and ethical values.

In Palestine, Ramadan is one of the most important celebrations and during the 30 blessed days of this holy month, the beliefs and principles of Palestinian culture and traditions that revolve around Islam become apparent. Food, dress, performing poetry, sermons, different displays of faith, joy, and piety are some of the things Palestinians celebrate.

Ramadan in Turkey turns its streets and markets into magical places of festivity! With virtuous faith, and ancient religious traditions rooted in their culture, Turkey draws an attractive image of life during Ramadan in its cities and villages. Turkey shares the rituals of Ramadan with other Islamic countries and becomes even more beautiful during the holy month of Ramadan.