The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts Friday evening, and most of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims will be observing. This means there’s a good chance you might encounter someone — a friend, a co-worker, the barista making your latte at Starbucks, your child’s teacher — who is celebrating Ramadan.
But what is Ramadan, exactly? And how can I make sure I don’t accidentally offend my Muslim friends and acquaintances during Ramadan?We’ve got you covered: Here are the most basic answers to the most basic questions about Ramadan.
Source: Ramadan 2017: 9 questions about the Muslim holy month you were too embarrassed to ask – Vox