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Ramadan
Ramadan Ninth month of the Islamic year, set aside for fasting. Throughout Ramadan, the faithful must abstain from food, drink, and sexual intercourse between sunrise and sunset. They are also encouraged to read the whole of the
Koran in remembrance of the ‘Night of Power’, when
Muhammad is said to have received his first revelation from
Allah via
Gabriel.
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RAMADAN FASTING - EFFECT ON HEALTHY MUSLIMS
Magazine article from: Social Behavior and Personality; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...effects on healthy Muslims of fasting during Ramadan. We found some changes such as weight...health status. Thus, observance of the Ramadan fasting has both positive and adverse...however, are unlikely to persist after Ramadan or to lead to other complications. Healthy...
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 "The Star (Amman, Jordan)")
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Ramadan: Ritual or spiritual?
Newspaper article from: The Star (Amman, Jordan); 9/8/2008; 700+ words
; ...all over Jordan reflect the people's keenness to show how Ramadan brings happiness into their lives every year. Ramadan comes and brings real change to the lives of Muslims. In Ramadan, I prefer to focus on family gatherings, because, as you...
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Ramadan tents, betweenworship and entertainment.
Newspaper article from: The Star (Amman, Jordan); 9/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...as bars and discos are closed during Ramadan by order of Ministry of Interior, besides...lot of people have found their way to Ramadan tents, to smoke and chill out with friends...ones used to instill the real meaning of Ramadan to be incorporated in the lives of individuals...
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 "The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario)")
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Ramadan a time of patience, restraint; Canadian Muslims maintain rituals of fasting, prayer and seeking guidance.(Go Weekend)
Newspaper article from: The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario); 9/27/2008; 700+ words
; ...the Mahboobi family marks the month of Ramadan with 30 days of fasting, prayers and...this month. It's different celebrating Ramadan in Afghanistan, Iran or Pakistan, says...example. The children need to know what Ramadan is all about so we show it by practice...
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Ramadan Continues to Inspire the Faithful Throughout the Arab World.
News Wire article from: Albawaba.com; 9/17/2008; 700+ words
; ...overwhelming 96% of Muslim Arabs are observing the Ramadan fast, 89% view Ramadan as a yearly lesson in self-restraint and discipline...restaurants and hotels region-wide tout their special Ramadan iftar and suhur promotions, a big majority (67...
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Ramadan fasting brings Muslim groups together for a common cause
Newspaper article from: Washington Afro-American; 1/5/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Washington Afro-American 01-05-2001 Ramadan fasting brings Muslim groups together for a common cause Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar...period from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. Ramadan, known by many people as the fasting...
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 "Yemen Times (Sana'a, Yemen)")
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Ramadan in America: Pursuing faith and spirituality (Report).
Newspaper article from: Yemen Times (Sana'a, Yemen); 1/11/2009; 700+ words
; ...past year. A day in the life of Wadah in Ramadan is a typical day for many Yemenis in America...seven day work routine does not change in Ramadan. He starts work at 6 am and ends at 6...home reading the Quran and praying. But Ramadan for Yemenis in America is still a special...
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Ramadan fasting diet entailed a lipid metabolic disorder among type 2 diabetic obese women.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: American Journal of Applied Sciences; 3/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; INTRODUCTION Ramadan fasting, the ninth month of Islamic Hijri...from food and water from dawn to sunset. Ramadan fasting is commonly seen as beneficial...the other hand, it has been shown that Ramadan fasting can be considered as an ideal...
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 "Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)")
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Ramadan promotions bring bargains to Dubai shoppers.
Newspaper article from: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates); 8/25/2009; 700+ words
; ...Dubai: In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, the retail scene in Dubai has recently...Economic Development, has launched the "Ramadan in Dubai" advertising campaign to highlight...Danglers and posters bearing the greeting "Ramadan Kareem" embellish many stores. "As...
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Ramadan's beginning to look a lot like . . . A religious month changes for many
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 10/13/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...cheer is everywhere.For a holy month, Ramadan is not what it used to be. Once an ascetic...fasting, prayer and reflection on God, Ramadan has gradually taken on the commercial...hanging lights that festoon windows to the Ramadan greeting cards and Ramadan sales and advertising...
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Ramadan
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Ramadan , in Islam , the ninth month of the Muslim year, during...and the young. Because of the purely lunar calendar, Ramadan falls in different seasons. The final day of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, is celebrated by a day of feasting...
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ramadan
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
ramadan ninth month (30 days' fast) of the Muslim year (supposed orig. to have been a hot month). XVI. — Arab. ramaḍān , f. ramaḍa be hot.
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Swahili
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan; 4) giving charity; and 5) making...al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Eid al-Hajj celebrates the yearly...foods and sweets. During the month of Ramadan, Swahili (along with all other) Muslims...
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Somalis
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...exorcisms. 6 • MAJOR HOLIDAYS Ramadan is a month-long fast during which Muslims...not eat or drink during daylight hours. Ramadan ends with the feast of Eid al-Adha...pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Ramadan. Muhammad's birthday, Mowluud, is...
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Tunisians
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...to the poor; (3) fasting during the month of Ramadan ; (4) making the pilgrimage, or hajj, to Mecca...al-Fitr, comes at the end of the fast month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, or sexual...
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