What is fasting in Islam? Importance and purpose of Islam

Every year the month of Ramadhan comes bringing along uncountable Godly blessings and joys for the entire Muslim Ummah. For a Muslim, fasting is not only a religious obligation but also a means to attain control on his desires. In the month of Ramadhan, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk willingly abstaining from all eatable, drinkables, sex and even from lewdness whether through actions or speech. Islamic traditions strictly guide the Muslims that not only the person fasting has to control his desires but also make sure that his behavior with other people should be exemplary. For this reason, Muslims around the world take this month and the act of fasting as an opportunity to hold himself accountable to his own self.