Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. This book describes the various customs and traditions of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania and how social and political influences have shaped these observances.

Ramadan--a month of fasting, introspection, and devotion to God--is the most sacred time of the year for more than 1 billion Muslims.