It's an act of deep personal worship and filled with spiritual reward. The last 10 days of Ramadan are considered some of the most important and intense days of the month. This culminates on the 27th night, with Lailat ul-Qadr , the Night of Power. This night commemorates Mohammed's receipt of the Quran and is the night when God sets the course of the World for the upcoming year. Sweets, feasts and gift giving are the highlights of this celebration.
Some communities have fairs or carnivals to celebrate the occasion.
This is an especially favored time for children as they receive gifts and new clothes from family and friends. Community building is also a major facet of Ramadan festivities and the busiest time of the year for Islamic charities. Most Muslims engage in works of charity such as community service projects. Most Muslims are expected to donate an amount that's equal to what's not consumed during the month-long fast. The Islamic calendar is unique in that it's solely a lunar calendar.