Nigeria, March 6 -- The month of Ramadan is the most spiritualized month for Muslims, more so than any other month in the Islamic calendar. While other months have their unique spiritual rites, Ramadan leads them in terms of awareness, impact, and participation of Muslims (and, in some cases, non-Muslims).

Let's take Muharram, for instance, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Fasting on its 9th and 10th days is a common practice. But not every Muslim, let alone non-Muslims, is aware of this fasting. Dhul Hijjah is the 12th month - the last month of the Islamic year. Awareness about it and its impact can't be compared to Ramadan because only an insignificant percentage of Muslims (in any country) participate in this spiritual rite....