ramadan

Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance which takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar year, a lunar calender year, in which Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.

Ramadan is usually between 29 and 20 days each year, depending on the new moon being sighted. It is considered a time to purify the soul, a time for inner reflection, devotion to God and self-control. It is a time of increasing good deeds and avoidance of anything that displeases Allah. It is also considered a time to thank Allah for all the blessings He has bestowed, and make dua for those that are not so fortunate.

Ramadan, an old Arabic word meaning ‘scorching heat’, was the month in which the first verses of the holy Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad. Ramadan ends with the Islamic holiday of Eid-al-Fitr, on the first day of the subsequent month.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “ramadan”

 

• French Muslims look to science to determine start of Ramadan

  
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  (A crescent moon is seen with the planet Jupiter in the sky over Amman December 1, 2008. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji) France’s Muslim leaders have agreed to end almost 1,400 years of Islamic tradition and use modern astronomy to determine the start of the holy month of Ramadan and other Islamic holidays. The French ...
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• Grilled Whole Chicken – Using Homemade Marinade

  
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  Yay, I grilled whole chicken, Yes I did, Yes I did… Last Friday, we fired up our grill, the first and the much awaited grilling of this Summer. I didn’t even let the thoughts of grilling chicken wings or legs or steak come near me. I wanted to throw something different on the grill and make it very special, ...
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• Meaning Of Ramadan

  
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    Meaning Of R.A.M.Z.A.N R- Roza Rakho A- Allah se daro M- Masjid ko jao Z- Zakat banto A- A?maal ache karo N- Namaz parho Or is bnday ko dua men yad rakhna Similar SMS: Did u know meaning of WOMEN? Did u know meaning of WOMEN? “W”ant “O”ne “M”an for... Remember me in your prayers In ...
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• Dubai announces “Summer in Dubai”

  
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  Children below 12 years can stay for free at leading Dubai hotels Dubai recently announced the launch of its summer campaign under the slogan “Summer is Dubai”. This regional marketing and promotional campaign will see the combined efforts of the government and private sectors in Dubai put their hands together to ...
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• Can I Stay

  
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  Can I Stay Here In Ur InbOx & Wait Till The End Of Ramzan So That I Can B The 1st Who Wish A Very sweet & Happy Eid Mubarik Can I Stay is a post from: SMS Collection .
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• UFO, in Los Angeles, CA July 8, 2012, during the month of Islamic Ramadan, Islam, Angels, Jinns – Los Angeles Video

  
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  Eventhough I did not take this video, but I did see the same thing that night when I was driving from Los Angeles to North Hollywood. Ancient Aliens, Extrate… link: UFO, in Los Angeles, CA July 8, 2012, during the month of Islamic Ramadan, Islam, Angels, Jinns – Los Angeles Video
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• Maryam Basir – Can she be both a sexy hot bikini model and a faithful Muslim?

  
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  by Charles Mombo Maryam Basir – Can she be both a sexy hot bikini model and a faithful Muslim? Photo Credit: MaryamBasir.com/ As far as Maryam Basir, 26-year-old, is concern, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being a sexy hot bikini model, an actress and a faithful “5-times a day” praying Muslim woman. ...
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• Wearable Wednesdays: Designer Spotligth ~ Aiisha Debuts I by Aiisha

  
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  Its no secret that one of my favorite designers is Aiisha who has a flare for the dramatic mixed with an edge and a sense of whimsy. I have worn her collection and love the couture quality of each garment and they are a must have within my personal collection. In fact, one of her fabulous pieces was included within ...
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• Chicken Pilaf or Pilau and Beetroot-Carrot Raita

  
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  Easy, flavorful one pot meal that can be made ahead of time… Hope everyone is staying calm and safe in Boston, Middle East and India. My heart goes out to all the innocent victims in Boston. Natural calamities are hard to avoid (though nowadays most are the impact of human activities) But the destruction and pain ...
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• Creativity and repetition: Happy Boishakh bitchin and Ramadan revolution to you all

  
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  The Bangla New Year was sung in through Bangladesh, from Dhaka down, with a colourful ritual fervour and much drawing room chatter. In these post Shahbag times and in the last months of the present regime, Pohela Boishakh serves as agrarian symbolic relief for urbanites and a spectacle for cultural nationalist values ...
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