Sawm literally means ‘to refrain’, and is ... s only performed during Ramadan and takes place every night of the holy month. Tarawih is voluntary and can be performed either alone or in ...

During Ramadan, Muslims give up food and drink, smoking and sexual activity in daylight hours. Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days each year. Because Islam uses a lunar calendar, the month of Ramadan ...