Transcript of Ramadan Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle) Sawm Time for: Inner reflection Learning...
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- Ramadan Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle) Sawm Time for:
Inner reflection Learning self-control Devotion No eating from sun
up to sun down Abstaining from other pleasures like smoking, sex,
etc. Develop empathy for poor and hungry
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- Quick Video http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-
ramadan#history-of-ramadan
http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-
ramadan#history-of-ramadan
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- When and What to Eat During Ramadan
http://www.thekitchn.com/ramadan- when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989
http://www.thekitchn.com/ramadan- when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989
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- Eid al-Fitr Festival of breaking of the fast Sweet Festival 3
Day Festival Leading up to it Last couple days of month of Ramada,
each family donates food to the poor (in order for them to be able
to celebrate this holiday) Day of Early morning prayer Gathering of
friends and family (calling distant relatives) Finest dress Gift
giving to children Lights and decorations throughout home Eating
treats! Fast is over!
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- http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/m
uslims-break-fast-worldwide-after-
ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets- underway/
http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/m
uslims-break-fast-worldwide-after-
ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets- underway/
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/3
17780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many- muslim-nations/
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/3
17780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many- muslim-nations/
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- Eid al-Adha Festival of Sacrifice End of the Hajj (annual
Pilgrimage to Mecca) Commemorates trials and triumphs of Abraham An
animal is slaughtered in rememberance of Abrahams sacrifice 1/3
goes to family 1/3 friends 1/3 poor
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- http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/3
29653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid- aladha/
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/3
29653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid- aladha/
http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/
2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india- pakistan-bangladesh-video
http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/
2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india-
pakistan-bangladesh-video
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