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Mecca, June 9: Ramadan, the holiest month of Islamic calender has begun. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world observe fast and offer extensive prayers. Fasting, from dawn to dusk, during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this month, Muslim across the globe watch live Mecca prayers as the place is considered one of the holiest one. You can watch the live streaming of Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Taraweeh prayers from Makkah online at mecca.net.
The month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan in Asia, is observed vastly as during this month the Holy Quran was revealed for mankind. As soon as the month end a three-day holiday is celebrated worldwide with Eid-ul-Fitr and after that people prepare themselves to return to their regular daily routine. (ALSO READ: Importance Of Ramadan: What is Ramzan and why is it important in the Muslim faith?)
Taraweeh is one of the extra prayers apart from Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha that is performed during Ramadan. According to the Hanafi and Shafi’i schools of Sunni Islam, Taraweeh prayers are prayed in pairs of two and can be prayed in at least 20 rakaat. This special prayer is performed after Isha. A break is taken after every 4 rakaat. This prayer is option, not obligatory.
Muslims also go for Umrah during Ramadan. However Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca, can be undertaken at any time of the year, but many Muslims perform the ritual in Ramadan as the month is considered most auspicious.
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