The month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast is the __________ month of the Islamic calendar.
ASeventh
BEighth
CNinthCORRECT
DTenth
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar. It is the month in which fasting (Sawm) was made obligatory as stated in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183-185). The months before Ramadan include Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, and Sha'ban.
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