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Ramadan [a] [note 1] is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (), prayer (), reflection, and community. [5] It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Another theory suggested, "lebaran" is derived from Betawi, lebar which means "wide and broad", so the celebration means to broaden or widen one's heart feeling after fasting ritual of Ramadhan. Madurese people have also a similar word called lober to describe the completion of Ramadhan fast. It is also possible the word 'lebaran' derived from ...