Ramadan Kareem: Check out Inspiring greetings and quotes for Ramadan

For Nigerian Muslims , Ramadan will begin in the evening of Friday May 26, 2017, and probably end in the evening of Saturday , June 24, 2017.

This period of time is traditionally an observation of the first revelation of the Qu ’ ran to Prophet Mohammed, and takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

During Ramadan , Muslims across the globe will refrain from eating, drinking, and other physical needs such as smoking or sex during the daylight hours.

It is a time when they will purify themselves, focus on God and practice sacrifice and self discipline .

Here are relevant greetings and quotes Muslims can identify with during the holy month.

Ramadan greetings

Ramadan Kareem !
( Noble ( or Generous) Ramadan !)

Ramadan Mubarak !
( Blessed Ramadan !)

Kul ‘ am wa enta bi -khair!
( May every year find you in good health!)

Inspiring Ramadan quotes

‘ Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit . ’ – Ezra Taft Benson .

‘ Fasting is , first and foremost , an exercise for identifying and managing adversity in all its forms. With faith , in full conscience , fasting calls women and men to an extra degree of self - awareness . ’ – Tariq Ramadan .

‘ Through prayer , fasting , and studying , God will answer. ’ – Monica Johnson .

‘ A fast is not a hunger strike . Fasting submits to God ’ s commands . A hunger strike makes God submit to our demands . ’ – Edwin Louis Cole .