http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/contact_sheet/33638 Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Fasting is an act of deeply personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised level of closeness to God. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, Muslims also increase restraint, such as abstaining from sexual relations and generally sinful speech and behavior. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities. Ramadan also teaches Muslims how to better practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate; thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity called Zakat. In Bangladesh, Muslims are observe the month of Ramadan with the festive mood. The whole month they are get involve to go to the Mosque to pray Tarabih, Mughal cuisines of Chawkbazaar of old Dhaka has become an integral part of the Iftar menu especially for the affluent Dhaka residents during the holy month of Ramadan. 400 years old of Qasida Night also take place during the month of Ramadan, Qasida is a form of poetry, typically runs more than 50 lines, and sometimes more than 100, have a single presiding subject, logically developed and concluded. There are also more significant event of Ramadan are Laylat al-Qadr and Jumwatul Widah. Muslim people also get involve in shopping during the Ramadan, they use to buy cloth to themselves and buy gifts for their relatives. 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