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06 Oct · Thu 2005

Beginning of Ramadan


As Masood notes, the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan has just started. He also linked to this factual but entertaining article about the practice of Ramadan in the UK. This year, perhaps more than most, I think this is an opportunity for non-Muslims to understand and appreciate a little more about Ramadan and what it signifies. A lot of Christians I know find Lent quite a challenge. I wonder how they would fare under a Ramadan regime! And if you have Muslim co-workers who are observing Ramadan, maybe this is an opportunity to ask about what it's like for them, why they willingly undergo something which we might balk at, and whether there's anything you can do (or not do) to make it more bearable!
Posted by racingsnake @ 08:24 AM GMT+00:00
 
 
 
 
 
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