Ramadhan is finally here! That means, fasting has started and I am pleased to say that the first day went extremely well for me and I hope that the rest of the month goes pleasantly well! :)

Ramadhan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset.

Fasting is meant to teach Muslims patience, modesty and spirituality. During Ramaḍān, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. As compared to solar calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving forward about ten days each year. Ramadhan was the month in which the first verses ofthe Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

So with all this fasting, I think I don't even have to think about any weight loss pills! Not eating from dawn until dusk will do the job provided that I don't turn into a glutton from dusk till dawn! LOL!

Anyways, to all Muslims around the world, I'd like to wish you Happy Ramadan and Happy Fasting!!