Ramadan

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Why Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims

Learn what it's like to fast during Ramadan

Observing Ramadan at a German mosque

Ramadan: lanterns

Find out why Eid al-Fitr is also called the Festival of Breaking Fast

The significance of Bayram in Islam

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Also Known As	Ramaḍān

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Ramadan: lanterns

Why Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims

Learn what it's like to fast during Ramadan

Observing Ramadan at a German mosque

Find out why Eid al-Fitr is also called the Festival of Breaking Fast

The significance of Bayram in Islam

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