Kerala welcomes the Holy Month

Imam of Palayam mosque in Thiruvananthapuram, has said that the Ramzan fast would begin from Sunday.

Recitation of the Holy Quran has started in all Muslim households in the state and various religious organisations are preparing to conduct month-long religious discourses.
The Quranic verses (Surah Al- Baqarah 183- 185) underline the importance of Ramzan and the spiritual aspects of fasting.

The faithful should abstain from food and drink for a limited period for the stress is on self-discipline. Fasting is mandatory in the month of Ramzan.