ṣawm

Islam

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Arabic:: “fasting”

Related Topics:: fasting; Ramadan; Pillars of Islam

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ṣawm, inIslam, any religiousfast, but especially the fast of the month ofRamadan during which Muslimsabstain from food or drink each day from sunrise (fajr) until sunset (maghrib). The purpose of the fast is to practice self-restraint, piety, and generosity.Ṣawm is one of the fivePillars of Islam.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated byAdam Zeidan.

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