Muslim faithful throughout
the world are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan. Observant Muslims
participate in fasting (sawm), one of the five pillars of their faith, this
entire Lunar month (this year it extends from September 1st to the 30th).
Eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activity is prohibited from dawn until
sunset, when the fast is broken with the evening meal called Iftar. Local
customs define varying traditions, including differing types of food used to
break the daily fast. The fasting is meant to teach a person patience, humility
and sacrifice, to set aside time to ask forgiveness, practice self-restraint,
and pray for guidance in the future.
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