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Ramadan Month of fasting (based on lunar cycle) Sawm Time for: Inner reflection Learning self-control Devotion No eating from sun up to sun down Abstaining from other pleasures like smoking, sex, etc. Develop empathy for poor and hungry

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Quick Video http://www.history.com/videos/history-of- ramadan#history-of-ramadan http://www.history.com/videos/history-of- ramadan#history-of-ramadan

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When and What to Eat During Ramadan http://www.thekitchn.com/ramadan- when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989 http://www.thekitchn.com/ramadan- when-its-ok-to-eat-and-94989

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Eid al-Fitr Festival of breaking of the fast Sweet Festival 3 Day Festival Leading up to it Last couple days of month of Ramada, each family donates food to the poor (in order for them to be able to celebrate this holiday) Day of Early morning prayer Gathering of friends and family (calling distant relatives) Finest dress Gift giving to children Lights and decorations throughout home Eating treats! Fast is over!

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http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/m uslims-break-fast-worldwide-after- ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets- underway/ http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/08/m uslims-break-fast-worldwide-after- ramadan-as-eid-al-fitr-festival-gets- underway/ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/3 17780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many- muslim-nations/ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/08/3 17780/eid-alfitr-marked-by-many- muslim-nations/

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Eid al-Adha Festival of Sacrifice End of the Hajj (annual Pilgrimage to Mecca) Commemorates trials and triumphs of Abraham An animal is slaughtered in rememberance of Abrahams sacrifice 1/3 goes to family 1/3 friends 1/3 poor

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http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/3 29653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid- aladha/ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/10/16/3 29653/iranian-muslims-celebrate-eid- aladha/ http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/ 2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india- pakistan-bangladesh-video http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/ 2013/oct/16/eid-al-adha-muslims-india- pakistan-bangladesh-video

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