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Ramadan Mubarak



Because the timing is based on the phases of the moon, the actual date shifts around from year to year, but the holy month of Ramadan starts this evening after sunset when the new moon can be seen, even though the calculation isn’t quite as straightforward as that.  My understanding is that this is a time of purification  by fasting, prayer, and giving thanks by showing charity to those less fortunate – sounds a little bit like Lent in the Roman Catholic calendar, neh?   Muslims will go about their daily business during this time and Non-Muslims are welcome to join their friends in these acts of faith and reflection.
 
I think it is not only interesting from an cultural anthropological viewpoint  to see the similarities between us in our worship and our beliefs, it is vital to accepting that “our” way is not necessarily the “only” way, or even the “right” way

“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.”Free will and predestination in one sentence and both true.” 
¯ Robert A.Heinlein The Door into Summer 
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