Ramadan (The month of Fasting)
Tuesday, September 27th, 2005
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Islam uses a lunar calendar—that is, each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Because the lunar calendar is about 11 days shorter than the solar calendar used elsewhere, Islamic Holidays "move" each year. In 2005 Ramadan will begin almost on Oct. 5.
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