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Ramadan leaves non-Muslim students hungry for info

Abstract:
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan began this week on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Though approximately one-fifth of the world's population is Muslim, many people are unfamiliar with the history and culture behind this holiday.

According to the Encarta encyclopedia, "Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is the holy month of fasting for adult Muslims because the Qur'an (Koran) was first revealed to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, during this month....

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posted 1/25/09 @ 11:37 AM EST

"DR" Ahmed Eldridge Cleaver??? He definitely is not a doctor. Make that correction please.
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