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Ramadan a Time for Deep Religious Commitment

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Editor’s Note: Ramadan, a month of devotion, abstinence, and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide, will be observed from Friday evening, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 29. The following explanation of Ramadan was written by McMurry University student Faez Mufti. By Faez Mufti Ramadan: A Month of Spiritual Renewal and DevotionRamadan, the ninth lunar calendar month whose cycles track the moon,

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Muslims Begin Ramadan Observance

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Ramadan, featuring a month of fasting and other obligations, will be observed by Muslims April 12-May 12. Abilene does not have a larger number of Muslims, but they will join others in complying with the traditional requirements of Ramadan. Following is a link to an explanation of Ramadan and its traditions. According to the article, more than one billion Muslims

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