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Within the Islamic religion, Ramadan 2013 will be a holy month that calls for spiritual reflection and sacrifice, specifically with intense fasting, during the 9th month of the Islamic year. After the holy month is over, Muslims celebrate the breaking of the fast by holding a 3-day celebration called “Eid al-Fitr.” From a linguistic point of view, the word Ramadan itself is derived from an Arabic word “rmd” as in "ramida" which stands for“intense heat, scorched ground and shortness of rations.”During the month of Ramadan in 2013, Islamic believers will partake in fasting during the daylight hours. They typically wake up before the sun rises to eat a small snack and then wait to eat again until after the sun has set. This intense fast is only required of Islamic individuals who have already reached puberty. Having children fast for the entire day would be too harsh on their developing bodies. Although children can’t fully participate in the intense fasting part of Ramadan, they are able to recognize the holy month in their own way. Some families will still have their children participate in the fast in certain fashions to help teach their kids about self-control, devotion and goodwill. Other ways that children can participate in Ramadan 2013 without partaking in the intense fasting is by reading books educating them on the holy month of Ramadan, by helping them create Ramadan themed crafts, by having them help with Ramadan preparations, and by teaching children the proper Ramadan greetings. Even though the kids who have yet to reach puberty aren’t required to participate in Ramadan, it is still important for them to be educated about Ramadan in their youth so they can fully understand and appreciate the holy month of Ramadan. For more details day-finder.com/ramadan-2013.html
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