Ramadan Begins- Islam

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for thirty days.

 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for thirty days. It is the Islamic month of fasting from sex, drinking, eating, and smoking during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith, and submission.
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