Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, where Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset. The fast is broken each evening with a meal called iftar, which is often shared with family and friends. Ramadan is also a time for increased recitation of the Quran, attending nightly prayers at the mosque, and giving to charity. It is a time of spiritual growth, self-discipline, and renewal of faith for Muslims around the world.