Sawm – The Arabic term for fasting, which is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam, where Muslims globally fast during the lunar month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset. It is recommended to state that Muslims are fasting, as the practice is known globally. Muslims also can offer voluntary fasts throughout the rest of the year. See also the other pillars of Islam – Shahadah, Salah, Zakat and Hajj.
