Read how Ramadan is being celebrated around the globe, and discover the diversity as well as the common values shared by Muslims.
Ramadan in Bangladesh
Ramadan comes as a month of the holy Qur'an. Thus, programs teaching the correct recitation of the Qur'an are arranged by various religious organizations during this month. "Noorani " is one of the popular methods practiced by adults wishing to correctly recite the Qur'an. Hundreds of mosques arrange Noorani-method meetings during day time in Ramadan…
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Ramadan Unites Society in Nigeria
One of the major benefits of Ramadan in Nigeria is the fostering of family cohesion. Ramadan offers an opportunity for families to bond over meals. The fast regulates everybody's movement as it compels families to eat sahur and also to break the fast (iftar) with the family in the evening at sunset. It is hoped that this family cohesion during Ramadan period will be extended to other months of the year in Nigeria…
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A Multicultural Ramadan in the US
Hundreds of cars, and people rushing in and out until late into the night — to a non-Muslim observer, it may seem that the United Nations General Assembly had shifted its location to the neighborhood mosque. No, this is not the United Nations General Assembly; it is the local Muslim community in the United States…
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Ramadan in Cairo (Picture File)
In Egypt , Ramadan is not only a month of religious devotion, but also a festive occasion; and every year, millions of Egyptians wait for all the entertainment and cultural activities that are associated with this month. While many families spend the time after iftar (breaking the fast) at home around the small screen, watching the huge amount of soap operas and entertainment programs...
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Ramadan in Sudan
The young men energetically make their way through Khartoum's suburbs to ensure that Muslims aren't sleeping. Their spirited alarm bells come about an hour-and-a-half before the Prayer call for Fajr (the first of Islam's five compulsory Prayers) when Muslims stop eating until sunset during Ramadan...
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Celebrating Ramadan from Chile to China
In the Hispanic world, Muslims should adapt their schedules in order to break their fast, but at times, due to work difficulties, they have no choice but to delay it. They are limited to breaking the fast with a glass of water, and have to wait until they leave work to break the fast collectively as tradition states...
Not Quite on Earth
Ramadan in IOL Second Life Tent
Where are YOU during Ramadan this year and what is your experience?
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