(n) the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran, Syn. Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Example:Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion; the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion
‖n. [ Ar. rama&dsdot_;ān, or ramazān, properly, the hot month. ] [ Written also Ramadhan, Ramadzan, and Rhamadan. ]1. The ninth Mohammedan month. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The great annual fast of the Mohammedans, kept during daylight through the ninth month. [ 1913 Webster ]
[开斋节 / 開齋節, Kāi zhāi jiéㄎㄞ ㄓㄞ ㄐㄧㄝˊ] Eid ul-Fitr or Hari Raya (Muslim day of celebration after Ramadan); the latter name is commonly used in Malaysia and Indonesia#85829