Many Muslims devoutly fast (from dawn to dusk each day) during Ramadan. Ramadan takes place from June 6th to July 4/5th this year. In Islam, fasting is one of the five pillars of the faith. The traditions of Islam teach that during this month, Allah gives Muslims a chance to double their rewards towards Paradise. Muslims hope that on the Day of Judgment, their good deeds will weigh more than the bad, persuading Allah to grant them divine mercy to enter Paradise.