The month is a time for spiritual reflection and prayer. Muslims are also expected to avoid gossiping, lying, envy, greed and other bad traits of character. Many people use the month to become better Muslims by praying more or reciting as much of the Qur'an as possible.

They also read Taraweeh prayers each night which are a special feature of Ramadan. These are long prayers that take place every evening and last around an hour and a half to two hours.
Muslims believe their good actions bring greater reward during these thirty days because the month has been blessed by Allah. It's also thought Satan is chained in hell during the month so cannot tempt believers.

One of the last ten nights of Ramadan is believed to be the holiest night of the whole month as it's thought that was the night the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Mohammed through the Angel Gabriel. It's not known which night it is apart from it being one of the odd number nights but Muslims are told praying throughout this night is the equivalent of a thousand months of prayer.