Holy month of Ramadan starts

Around the world, nearly 2 billion Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. In the US, the month begins on February 28 and ends on March 29 this year. Muslims (people who follow the religion of Islam) believe it was during Ramadan in the year 610 when Allah (God) first revealed the Quran (Islamic religious text) to Islam’s founder, the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is a time to strengthen faith through reflection and prayer. People give to charity, visit mosques (places of worship), fast (do not eat or drink) during daylight hours, and share meals called iftar after sunset. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day festival of prayers, meals, and gifts. Many people say Ramadan will feel somber this year due to the war in Gaza, where nearly 99%…

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