What is Ramadan

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MSU's Muslim Students' Association hosts a workshop on Ramadan (The State News)

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and it is observed by Muslims as month of fasting, prayer and reflection. This year, Ramadan begins at ...

The end of Ramadan is celebrated on the holiday “End al-Fitr,” which begins at sunset on May 1, give or take a day. This year, Ramadan begins at sunset on April 2, 2022 and will last 29 or 30 days, depending on where the new moon is sighted. The end of Ramadan is celebrated on the holiday “End al-Fitr,” which begins at sunset on May 1, give or take a day. This year, Ramadan begins at sunset on April 2, 2022 and will last 29 or 30 days, depending on where the new moon is sighted. One of the main discussions of the workshop was addiction and how it impacts the Muslim community. Students were able to reflect and learn about Ramadan through a series of discussions.

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Precios marcan inicio de ramadán en parte de Medio Oriente (San Diego Union-Tribune en Español)

El mes sagrado del ramadán, en que los fieles musulmanes ayunan desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer, comienza en gran parte de Medio Oriente, ...

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Hundreds gather in Times Square to mark beginning of Ramadan (CBS News)

The fast goes from sunrise to sunset each day during Ramadan. Fifteen hundred meals were passed around on 44th and Broadway on Saturday night to mark the end of ...

It's the final revelation that was given to the prophet Muhammad, who was a messenger in a series of messengers, just like Jesus, just like Moses," SQ said. "There's a lot of misconceptions about Islam," one man said. "Islam is a religion of peace."

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