Editorial: Ramadan is a time for renewal, not the ugly rhetoric of Rep. Randy Fine

More than two billion Muslims around the world will begin the observance of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It is believed that during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, the Angel Gabriel began delivering the Quran, which was later transcribed into writing, to the Prophet Muhammad.

During Ramadan observant Muslims refrain from eating or drinking anything during daylight hours.

At the end of the day the fast is broken with a small meal and prayers, followed by visiting family and friends.