Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar year and is considered to be the most sacred in Islam. It is a very spiritual experience for Muslims worldwide that restores faith, builds character, and draws people closer to Allah. It is a month of mercy, forgiveness, self-discipline, charity, and reflection. It provides believers with a special chance to clean their hearts, rectify their behavior, and become more responsible to their Creator and society.

Ramadan is particularly important as it is said to be the month when the Holy Quran was initially revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This is why Muslims recite and comprehend the Quran more during this period. Its beautiful verses are heard in homes a...