On April 12th the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began. Millions of Muslims around the world are now fasting, observing the religious holiday, and celebrating with friends and family. In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to answer some of the most common questions people have about Ramadan, and introduce you to some religious vocabulary!
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To observe (v) - to obey a law, rule, or custom
People must observe the law
To fast (v) - to eat no food for a period of time
One day a week he fasts for health reasons
practicing (adj) - actively involved in a religion
He is a practicing Christian, and goes to church every week
Holy (adj) - related to a religion or a god
The Quran is the holy book of Islam
Sacred (adj) - considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god
This area is sacred to Buddhists
Pilgrimage (n) - a special journey made by a pilgrim
Muslims try to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life
Dawn (n) - the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky
I wake up before dawn every morning
Crescent (n) - a curved shape, like the moon when it is less that half of a circle
The moon was a brightly shining crescent
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