This weekend begins the month-long observance of Ramadan. In Houston, a month of events and celebrations are part of the religious and cultural observance for the city’s Muslim population, the largest in Texas.

As Ramadan begins, Muslims worldwide are reminded to adhere to specific fasting guidelinesThis report highlights ten actions to avoid during the holy month, including controlling one's gaze, abstaining from smoking,

Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.