Ramadan is a Muslim fasting period that begins today, August 1 through August 30.
A month of fasting during daylight, from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The intention is for greater patience, spirituality and humility in submission to God. A month long prayer that aids in heightened focus, clarity and closeness to God. Fasting during this month is often thought figuratively to burn away all sins. Some Muslims also obstain from sexual intercourse, smoking and poor use of language at this time.
However, the practice of fasting and its fundamental principles of discipline and focus are observed by religions world-wide.(www.belief.net)Regardless of your spiritual or religious affliation, clarity and discipline for a heighted sense of self and the God within, can certainly enhance the ability toSHINE BRIGHTLY!
