Udhayanidhi at Iftar gathering
Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin attended an Iftar gathering organized by Waqf Board on Tuesday at YMCA Grounds in Chennai.
Distributes relief material
Udhayanidhi participated in the event during the holy month of Ramadan and distributed relief material to underprivileged families.
A month of fasting & prayers
The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayers, reflection, and community.
Observing Ramadan's sacred fast
Ramadan is a month dedicated to fasting from dawn until sunset, ending with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Moon sighting marks the start & end
According to the Islamic calendar, the sighting of the moon determines the beginning and end of a month, which typically lasts 30 days.
Tarawih and recitation of the Quran
Throughout Ramadan, Muslims observe a fast from early morning until sunset and participate in special evening prayers called Tarawih, during which the entire Quran is recited throughout the month.
Beginning of festivities
These prayers continue until the sighting of the Eid moon, marking the end of the fasting period and the beginning of celebrations.