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In which month fasting is prohibited?

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Fasting is prohibited on specific days, not entire months, according to the provided reference. It is haram (prohibited) to fast on the two Eid days.

Days When Fasting Is Prohibited

The reference explicitly mentions that fasting is forbidden on the following days:

  • Eid al-Fitr: This marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
  • Eid al-Adha: Also known as the day of sacrifice.

As stated in a Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade fasting on the day of 'Eid al-Fitr and the day of 'Eid al-Adha.

Therefore, while the question asks about prohibited months, the prohibition applies to specific days. These days occur within the Islamic lunar calendar, meaning they fall in different Gregorian calendar months each year. They are not fixed to a specific month.

Understanding the Significance

These prohibitions exist for specific religious reasons:

  • Eid al-Fitr is a day of celebration and feasting after a month of fasting.
  • Eid al-Adha is a day of sacrifice and communal celebration.

Fasting on these days would contradict the spirit and purpose of these religious observances.

Day Description Prohibition
Eid al-Fitr Marks the end of Ramadan Fasting is haram
Eid al-Adha The day of sacrifice Fasting is haram

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