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Six questions on Ramadan answered
From the article:
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The Conversation) The Muslim month of fasting, Ramadan, starts Friday (May 27). Here are answers to six questions about the significance of this religious observance..............
What is the significance of Ramadan?
Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual growth, and is one of the five “pillars of Islam” (the others being the declaration of faith, daily prayer, alms-giving, and the pilgrimage to Mecca)."
To learn more:
http://religionnews.com/2017/05/23/six-questions-on-ramadan-answered/