Follow A Story of Ramadan: When Was It First Celebrated?

Ramadan is the most sacred month for Muslims around the world! It has a long history! Still, not all people know a story of Ramadan. Are you one of them? When was Ramadan first celebrated? Continue reading and you will find out!

History of Ramadan

The origin of “Ramadan” can be traced in the Islamic Holy Book. A story of the holy month is deeply connected with Islamic beliefs. According to the sacred texts of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) introduced Ramadan to people.

The founder of Islam religion was born in Mecca in 570 CE. He lost his parents at a young age. He was raised by his uncle, Abu Talib. Prophet Muhammad became a merchant like his uncle and married by the age of 25.

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He was unhappy with his life in Mecca. This idealistic man started his meditation practices at a very young age. He tried to find his solitude in surrounding mountains and caves of Mecca.

According to Islam, one night during the holy month of Ramadan, an angel came to the prophet during his meditation. The name of this angel was Jibril. He introduced the words of Allah to the prophet. What year was Ramadan first celebrated? It happened in the year 610 A.D. at Mount Hira.

At that time, Muhammed was forty years old. Jibril told Muhammed that he was chosen to be the prophet of his people! The angel asked him to recite the sacred words 'Allah is his only God'.

When the angel disappeared and Muhammed descended from the mountain – he headed to his wife. The prophet was worried about this angel. His wife and other relatives convinced him that Jibril was a servant of God!

The angel visited Muhammed for twenty-three years. Jibril mentored Muhammed about the sacred knowledge. Jibril taught this knowledge in verses. You can now find these verses in the holiest book for every Muslim –the Quran!

Islam teaches that the sacred knowledge was revealed to the Prophet during Ramadan. That`s why this month has a very symbolic meaning for all Muslims of the world!

Ramadan in Nigeria

Ramadan 2017 in Nigeria started on May 26. It`s the holy month of fasting! Follow the rules during Ramadan fasting! Remember the story of Ramadan and enjoy this holy month! Celebrate with all Muslims and unite with one another.

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