Why do Muslims fast?

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World's Muslims celebrate Ramadan 2024 amid concern over Gaza conflict Source: Getty Images/FOTOKITA

It’s the start of the month of Ramadan, more than a billion Muslims worldwide fast and worship.


You might know the main important purpose of Ramadan's obligation, but some actions might affect your fasting.

First, it is important to understand why fasting is obliged and who are obliged to fast?  What are the benefits of Ramadaan and the benefits and practices of Ramadaan after the fasting month finished?
The head of the Afghan Islamic Center and Imam of Omar Farooq mosque in Melbourne Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed talks about the issues related to the month of Ramadan.

Please listen to the full interview in Pashto language.


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