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Why is the month of ramadan important to muslims?

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Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat).

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Ramadan is a month long fast to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to the Islamic belief.
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