Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad .

It is the period where all hell doors are shut by Allah and when all sins are washed away by his most merciful Allah subhanaawatala.

It is the period whereby we are to abstain from eating and drinking within a particular time commanded by Allah. There are lot of obligation we should perform during ramadan.

Allah said:

"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become pious."
[Al-Qur'an 2:183]

Goals of Fasting

1. Achieving taqwa:

This is one of the most important wisdoms of fasting. Fasting brings on taqwa as it lessens the desire of the stomach and mutes the sexual appetite. Whoever fasts frequently would be able to overcome these two desires more easily. This deters against the committing of abominations and sins and assists in controlling one's life ultimatley leading to taqwa.

2. Strengthening willpower and acquiring patience:

The Prophet, upon whom be peace, called Ramadhan the month of patience as it increases one's will power to control his desire and the selfishness of his soul. This training allows him to be strong in following Allah's commands. The most important being to carry the Message and propel it forward. The person trains himself to be patient in obeying Allah by stopping at the limits set by Allah.

3. Relieving Muslims from life's distractions:

Eating, drinking, and socializing all distract a person and weaken ties with Allah. It is by the Mercy of Allah that Muslims are ordered to fast so as not to be bothered by the intrusion of these activities. Nor by the thought about them nor the anticipation for them when devoting themselves to the all types of worship. Either reading the Qur'an, offering additional prayer or making i'tikaf.
Let's remember that fasting is not only dependent on abstentions:Allah established certain acts of worship with fasting. Amongst which are:

I. Qiyam ul-Layl
II. Performing 'Umrah
III. Reading and completing the Qur'an
IV.Giving charity
V. I'tikaf
VI. Supplication and more.

Let it be noted that ramadan fasting starts
Tuesday, 15 May and ends Thursday, 14 June.

May subhana wataala make us witness this days and give us the strenght to perform this task. Amin.