Premise: Ramadan ( [ ˌræməˈdɑːn ] رمضان , [ ramaˈdˤaːn ] ; In Arabic phonology , it can be [ [ rɑmɑˈdˤɑːn , ramadˤɑːn , ræmæˈdˤɑːn ] ] , depending on the region . also romanized as Ramazan , Ramadhan , or Ramathan ) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar , and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting ( Sawm ) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief . Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory ( wājib ) during the month of Sha ` ban , in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Mecca to Medina . While fasting from dawn until sunset , Muslims refrain from consuming food , drinking liquids , smoking , and engaging in sexual relations . Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat ( prayers ) , recitation of the Quran and an increase of doing good deeds and charity .
Hypothesis: Ramadan is a month of fasting for Muslims.
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