Fasting is not unique tothis ummah

Is the month of Ramadaan unique to this ummah or was it for the
previous nations too?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah says (interpretationof the meaning):
"O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for
you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become
Al-Muttaqoon (the pious)"
[al-Baqarah 2:183].
This verse indicates that fasting is an ancient act ofworship that was
enjoined upon those who came before us just as it isenjoined upon us.
But were they asked to fast inRamadaan or at other times? I do not
know of any statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) concerning that. End quote.
Majmoo' Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz/