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Uzbekistan Back to Islam
Uzbekistan
is one of the hottest spots in the world with the temperature
reaching more than 40° C (104° F) in summer. Even when it falls
in summer, Ramadan is still one of the most beloved seasons in the
country.
After
the Communist Revolution, a fierce attack was waged against
religion.
Mosques were closed, prayer was banned, and Muslims could no
longer fast or make Hajj due to the strict reign of the Communist
authorities.
Now
with the coming of leniency and the end of oppression, Muslims have
regained their joy in their religion and seize the chance of the
holy month to gather for iftar.
Each
gathering starts with reciting the Qur'an and supplicating Allah to
bless the host and his family. After they have finished eating, the
guests and host rush to the mosque to perform `Isha Prayer and
Taraweeh. What a great feeling to be free!
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