Roza in Ramadan 2026: Ramadan, the holiest month of Islam, started from 19th February, which will end with Eid-ul-Fitr on 20th February. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is considered the most auspicious and holy. This month teaches us Muslims to practice patience, good deeds and taqwa (piousness), through which a person achieves spiritual progress. During this entire month, Muslims keep fast and worship Allah as much as possible. Ramadan has been called the month of worship, mercy, blessings and forgiveness.
Although it is necessary for every Muslim to worship Allah and offer Namaz daily, but month of ramadan Because of fasting, the reward for the worship done is 70 times more. It is obligatory for every adult Muslim to fast. Often, seeing Muslims fasting in the month of Ramadan, a question arises in the minds of many people that apart from Islam, in which other religion is fasting observed? Let us tell you.
fasting in islam religion
Apart from Islam, fasting is also observed in many religions, but the way of saying it is different. In Islam, being hungry and thirsty is called Roza, while many religions also have a tradition of fasting. But it is known as fasting or by different names. Apart from Islam, fasting is also observed in Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism. Fasts are observed on special days such as Yom Kippur in Judaism, during Lent (40 days) in Christianity and during festivals such as Navratri or Mahashivratri in Hinduism. Additionally, monks in Buddhism often fast after noon.
fasting in different religions
Christianity:- Just as followers of Islam fast for 30 days in the month of Ramadan, Christians also fast for 40 days, which is called Lent. The time of Lent is dedicated to prayer, fasting and charity. Lent begins with ‘Ash Wednesday’. Ash Wednesday is a holy day for Christians that marks the beginning of ‘Lent’ (40 days of fasting/time of penance). This day comes 46 days before Easter. On this day, a cross is made with ashes on the forehead in the church.
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Judaism:- People who follow Judaism fast for 25 hours on days like Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is the holiest and most important day of the Jews and is celebrated as the “Day of Atonement”. Coming 10 days after the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), the festival is a time to ask for forgiveness for the sins of the past year through a 25-hour fast. This fast of Judaism starts at sunset and continues till sunset of the next day.
Hinduism:- Fasts (vratas) are quite common – on holy days like Navratri, Karva Chauth, Mahashivratri or Monday/Ekadashi. On these different days, people of Hindu religion observe fast according to their traditions. However, the way of observing the fast of every day is different and there are different rituals for breaking the fast.
What is Roza?
Roza is one of the five pillars of Islam and during this period Muslims abstain from eating or drinking anything. Fasting purifies the soul, heart and body of a person. Fasting does not just mean staying hungry and thirsty, rather its purpose is to worship Allah and learn taqwa by keeping the soul, tongue, eyes and body away from bad habits, lies and sins.
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What happens by fasting?
- Roza is a means of controlling the nafs and learning from one’s mistakes and getting closer to Allah.
- This is a great opportunity not only to eat and drink but also to give up bad habits.
- Keeping fast gives an opportunity to understand the pain of the poor and needy.
- By observing fast, Allah’s pleasure is obtained and sins are also forgiven.
- Roza is not just about giving up food and drink, but it is a way of keeping the soul pure and doing good deeds.
- Keeping Roza inculcates fear and caution of Allah in the heart, which protects from evils.
- Roza provides spiritual solace and is considered a means of forgiveness from sins.
By fasting in Ramadan, faith becomes stronger and by obeying Allah, Muslims become closer to Allah. In the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims should behave sympathetically towards the poor and the destitute. Zakat and Sadaqat (charity) are also paid more in this month. In this blessed month, distribute one-third of your wealth among the poor, because in this month, for one good deed, you get the reward of 70 good deeds.