Being mindful of those who have less is another. It makes me thank God for what we have. And although Ramadan is an important part of what it means to be a Muslim, students insist that fasting is not particularly difficult and that Ramadan can actually be fun. But after training at age 7, it gets easier. And they say fasting in a community of fellow Muslims draws people together.
Families wake up before dawn to eat a light breakfast.
The school day ends a few hours earlier than normal. And the community gathers each night at the mosque for evening prayers. If you see Muslims and how they party, they do have fun. The holiday, which this year falls a few days after Christmas, is the happiest day of the Islamic year. It is celebrated with an outpouring of food and fellowship.