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Ramadan 2012: History, Dates, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast

What is the history of Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month of the Arabian calendar. The term Ramadan literally means scorching in Arabic. It was established as a Holy Month for Muslims after the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE on the occasion known as Laylat…

The world prepares for Ramadan 2012

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims around the globe refrain during the day from eating and drinking, begins July 20. Lebanese orphans play traditional drums during a ceremony to celebrate the coming Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Beirut. ANWAR AMRO / AFP/GETTY IMAGES Muslim female detainees offer…

Food in Ramadan reflects diversity of Muslim world

What’s on the table for Ramadan? Plenty. If you were expecting kebabs and more kebabs, think again. Food served during the Islamic observance is as diverse as the Muslim world itself. Ramadan, which lasts one month and starts on Friday this year, focuses on spirituality and inner reflection, with observers…

Ramadan series: Omar ibn al-Khattab

Ramadan a month of introspection for Muslims

The month of Ramadan begins on Friday, July 20. Ramadan is a month greatly anticipated by Muslims around the world. For 30 days, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a unique month that affects every aspect of social and spiritual life of Muslims. It…

Dodges Death, Blessed with Iman

A.I.Makki The first Muslim armies fought a series of battles with the Persian Empire and emerged victorious. At that time, Harmusan was the ruler of a small part of the Persian Empire. He was the last among the Persian Kings to fight courageously with the Muslims. It was at the end of the third phase of the final battle that he was…

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