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Ramadan
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Ram·a·dan
/ ˈräməˌdän; ˈraməˌdan/
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the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.
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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
; ...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...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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RAMADAN: ISLAM'S HOLIEST MONTH.(News)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 11/17/2001; 700+ words
; ...contemplation today with the start of Ramadan, the ninth month in Islam's calendar...in Afghanistan for the month. START OF RAMADAN The month begins with the sighting of...set today, Nov. 17, as the start of Ramadan in North America. ORIGINS Muslims believe...
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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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 "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 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 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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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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 "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...reading the Quran and praying." But Ramadan for Yemenis in America is still a special...
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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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Ramadan
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
RAMADAN RAMADAN. Ramadan, the major fast of the Islamic year, falls in the ninth lunar month. Traditionally, Ramadan commences and ends with the sighting of the new moon, though now a standard calendar is more commonly used. The month-long...
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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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Islam
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Islam The fast of the month of Ramadan is one of the five major obligations of...Jewish religion. Islamic fasting during Ramadan is quite harsh by Western standards and...celebration. The period of fasting during Ramadan is not an individual religious exercise...
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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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