What month of fasting from sunup to sundown is observed in Islam?

• A. Lent
• B. Yom Kippur
• C. Ramadan
• D. Navratri

Answer: (C)

In Islam, the month-long fasting from sunrise to sunset is observed during Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and fasting during daylight hours is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims refrain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset, often beginning with a pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and breaking the fast at sunset (iftar). The purpose is spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and empathy for the hungry, with added prayers and Qur’an recitation throughout the month. The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr. The other options are fasting periods in different religions: Lent in Christianity, Yom Kippur in Judaism, and Navratri in Hinduism.