No. 7,595 in French
ramadan
Ramadan: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims as a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
In a sentence
Pendant le ramadan, les musulmans jeûnent du lever au coucher du soleil.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Here 'ramadan' refers to the religious month observed by Muslims, indicating the time period.
Elle respecte le ramadan en ne mangeant pas pendant la journée.
She respects Ramadan by not eating during the day.
In this context, 'ramadan' is used as the practice or observance related to the religious fasting.
Le ramadan a commencé cette année au mois de mars.
Ramadan started this year in March.
Here 'ramadan' indicates the specific annual event, the beginning of the fasting month as it falls per the lunar calendar.
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