Friday, 11:00

The Story of Ramadan

On the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, devoted Muslims around the world purge themselves of their sins during a holy month of fasting. This is the period of Ramadan and it comprises of 29 to 30 days of daytime abstention from the daily nourishments and vicarious pleasures of life. Presenter Mehreen Baig examines the motivations and challenges facing the world's 1.6 billion Muslims during their greatest month of the year.