{"id":5212,"date":"2021-04-01T10:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T14:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=5212"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:21:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:21:31","slug":"guest-blog-understanding-ramadan-and-laylat-al-qadr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/guest-blog-understanding-ramadan-and-laylat-al-qadr\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Blog: Understanding Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, which aligns with the lunar calendar. The dates of Ramadan change every year and begin with the sighting of the crescent moon, ending when the next sighting occurs.\u00a0 It is a month when practicing Muslims fast every day from dawn to dusk, pray, reflect, and gather to commemorate the revelation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is believed that, in this month, the angel Gabriel revealed the book of revelations from God to Prophet Muhammad. Observance is considered obligatory for adult Muslims who are well and not traveling, breastfeeding, or pregnant, and includes abstaining from food, drink, tobacco, and intimacy. Children and the elderly are exempt from fasting.\u00a0 Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is regarded as a way to practice self-control, cleanse the soul, and empathize with those living in poverty and suffering from starvation. Many people also use this time to help those in need and participate in charitable acts. 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Avoid making assumptions, but do be prepared for possible changes in Muslim employees\u2019 energy levels and needs during this time. Make sure to offer scheduling flexibility as needed to respect the sanctity of Ramadan.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/holidays\/ramadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which aligns with the lunar calendar. The dates of Ramadan change every year and begin with the sighting of the crescent moon, ending when the next sighting occurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a month when practicing Muslims fast every day from dawn to dusk, pray, reflect, and gather to commemorate the revelation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is believed that, in this month, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/holidays\/ramadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">angel Gabriel revealed the book of revelations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from God to Prophet Muhammad. Observance is considered obligatory for adult Muslims who are well and not traveling, breastfeeding, or pregnant, and includes abstaining from food, drink, tobacco, and intimacy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/lifestyle\/culture-and-traditions\/ramadan--the-practice-of-fasting#:~:text=As%20one%20of%20the%20five,mothers%20and%20travelers%20are%20exempt.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children and the elderly are exempt from fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8876 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is regarded as a way to practice self-control, cleanse the soul, and empathize with those living in poverty and suffering from starvation. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/61815-what-is-ramadan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people also use this time to help those in need and participate in charitable acts.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Laylat-al-Qadr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiest night of Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as the Night of Power. It is considered the night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated as a festival within the last ten days of Ramadan, as the exact night of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2020\/5\/17\/what-is-laylat-al-qadr-the-holiest-night-in-ramadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Muslims observe all ten nights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with extra prayers and recitations of the Quran.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end of Ramadan is celebrated with a festival called Eid al-Fitr, when Muslims celebrate the end of fasting with morning prayers, exchanging gifts with family and friends, donating to charity, and attending gatherings. 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