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Ramadan, a Muslim month of fasting, began Friday evening

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Muslims in Rhode Island and around the world began observing Ramadan, a month of fasting, Friday evening.Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answered questions from the Associated Press about the observance.Why is Ramadan called Ramadan?Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts either 29 [...]

 

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