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Books for Adults: The hadj : an American's pilgrimage to Mecca by Michael Wolfe The road to Ramadan by Mohamed Heikal Books for Kids: Junior worldmark encyclopedia of world holidays Robert Griffin and Ann H. Shurgin The three Muslim festivals by Aminah Ibrahim Ali	Books for Kids: Ramadan by Susan Douglass Afghanistan. The culture by Erinn Banting Ramadan by David F. Marx Celebrating Ramadan by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

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Ramadan: The month of fasting Ramadan Ramadan Information Center

Ramadan and Fasting Kids Domain - Ramadan

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History

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties.

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