In Islamic culture, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It's a time for spiritual reflection and growth, as well as helping those in need and spending time with loved ones, for Muslims. It's also the month of Ramadan, when Muslims all across the world fast during daylight hours. Continue reading to learn more about Ramadan traditions and practices, as well as why it is so significant to the Islamic faith. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the Muslim lunar calendar's ninth month. Muslims observe Ramadan to commemorate the reve…
Religious Minorities in Pakistan In terms of religion, Pakistan is quite homogenous with a 95% Muslim population. However, the remaining 5% of Pakistanis consist of Hindus, Christians, Parsis, Ahmadis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Shias, Bahais, etc. While Pakistan was created on the premise that Muslims needed a land of their own where they could practice their religion without judgment and persecution, every citizen of Pakistan was to be guaranteed the freedom to practice his or her own faith. Ironically, even the Shias, a Muslim community in the m…