Chicago Sun-Times | Muslim nations declare Ramadan will start Thursday based on moon sighting Chicago Sun-Times During Ramadan, Muslim believers abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and having sex from dawn until sunset. Ramadan is sacred to Muslims because it is during that month that tradition says the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. The fast is ... Millions of Muslims prepare for start of fasting in Ramadan Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to start Thursday Millions of Muslims prepare for start of dawn-to-dusk fasting in Ramadan |