Terengganu Festivals ( Ramadan )

Ramadan
Ramadan is the name given to the Muslim 1 month long fasting period. It is usually held during the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar and is deem as one of the ‘five’ pillars’ of the religion by the Muslims.
During this particular month, the Muslims are to fast between sunrise and sunset where drinking and eating are prohibited. The prohibition extends to other pleasurable consumption such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and sexual relation as well. Only the sick and infant are excused from the fasting. Even young kids are taught to practice the fasting since they are young. The purpose of fasting is to remind the devotees of self-discipline and self-control. Theologically speaking, there is a number of 'mythical' things are said to happen during this month, for example those who have fasted are forgiven their sins on the last night of the month. Regardless how true of this belief, the 12 hours fast is always rewarded with a feasts after the evening prayer during which the marketplace where all the Ramadan bazaars are, is always crowed with people who have been hungry and thirsty for the whole day.