Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. It is believed that the first verses of Islam’s holy scripture, the Quran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this time. Ramadan celebrants fire theContinue reading “Muslims Holy Month of Ramadan”
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“Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East
CNN — “Escalating attacks on US troops and commercial shipping and incidents often involving Iran and its proxies are causing new concerns that Israel’s war in Gaza could widen into a regional conflagration with grave political and economic consequences.” “With American service personnel increasingly in a dangerous firing line and with US and allied navalContinue reading ““Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East”
The Five Pillars of Islam
The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to make the five-day Hajj at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do it. “MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, makingContinue reading “The Five Pillars of Islam”
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