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Ramadan (Ramazan)

Date Created: September 1st 2010
Last Updated: September 1st 2010

Ramadan (Ramazan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is also known as the month of fasting to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. The pious refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. Fasting is performed by one and all as long as they are healthy, old enough, sane and have no disabilities or illnesses. Charity is very common during Ramadan.

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