The Quran highlights the purpose of fasting in Surah Al Baqarah (2:185): “The month of Ramadan [is that] in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance ...

The Imam starts the first rakah with Takbir Al Tahrimah, followed by six additional Takbirs, raising hands with each one. After the Takbirs, Surah Al Fatihah is recited, followed by another surah.