Sat Mar 01 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Ramadan Begins in Tonk with Festive Spirit
**Tonk, [Date]:** The holy month of Ramadan commenced in Tonk today, following the sighting of the new moon. The first Roza (fast) will be observed on Sunday. Anticipation filled the air as residents made last-minute purchases Saturday evening, culminating in special Taraweeh prayers (extended evening prayers) at the Isha prayer. Hafiz (Quran reciters) from within and outside the state have arrived in Tonk to participate in the Taraweeh prayers, completing the recitation of the Quran after the 27th night.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, is considered the month of the revelation of the Quran. The month is significant for Muslims, with increased rewards for good deeds. Fruit sales are expected to surge as people prepare for Iftar, the evening meal breaking the fast. Mosques are bustling with activity, signifying the beginning of this spiritually significant month, which will last for approximately 30 days.
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