Ramadan, an Islamic holy month marked by fasting, prayer and charity, begins soon. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.

The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, begins soon. Here's what you need to know, why Muslims fast, and what it all means.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is determined by the lunar cycle, depending on the moon's sighting. It is a sacred time for Muslims, marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, increased prayer,

Fasting (roza) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims observe a strict fast from pre-dawn to sunset, refraining from food, water, smoking, and other physical needs.