Ramadan, the holy month of Islam World, begins with the first tarawih prayer on August 20, Thursday. Meal before fasting begins on August 21. 

After the month Ramadan that is to last 30 days, Ramadan Festival is to begin on September 3 and last 3 days.

Fasting is primarily abstaining from all kinds of food, liquids, sexual activity and other secular joys.

Muslims believe that fasting is more than abstaining from food and drink. It also includes abstaining from any falsehood in speech and action, from any ignorant and indecent speech, and from arguing and fighting, and lustful thoughts. Therefore, fasting strengthens control of impulses and helps develop good behavior.