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Ramadan in Iraq
Sihaam Azeez longs for her beloved Baghdad in Ramadan, where she used to be awakened by the sound of a man walking the streets, shouting "Suhoor, Suhoor!" in effort to wake up his fellow believers to have the pre-dawn meal. Neighborhood children also come knocking on doors with their Faanoos (lantern)—a personal wake-up call in exchange.. More -
Ramadan in Albania
Ramadan traditions vary across the different regions of Albania. Some of the customs of Shkodra in northern Albania are described below. Boom ba ba Boom! The ‘lodra’ sounds and stirs everyone from their sleep. The lodra is a double-ended cylinder drum covered in sheep or goat skin. The drummer hits each end with different sticks, resulting.. More -
Ramadan in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the greatest Muslim countries. The Malaysian Muslims receive the month of Ramadan with great joy and unequalled happiness. They change their style of living during this honorable month. Reciting the Glorious Quran, remembering Allah and staying at mosques are their main concerns. On the few last days of Sha`baan, Muslims of Malaysia.. More -
Ramadan in Turkmenistan
Ramadan in the largely desert country of Turkmenistan is a different thing altogether. After living for decades under Communism, when they were not allowed to practice Islam, many Muslims in Turkmenistan and other countries of the former Soviet Bloc did not celebrate Islamic occasions freely. "In general, the Muslims in Turkmenistan are not too.. More -
Ramadan in Turkey
Ramadan is a very special time in Muslim countries around the world. Ramadan in Turkey, for example, is very similar to Ramadans in any other Muslim country. Life takes a different rhythm; the observant Muslim tries to focus more on his or her prayers; even the others who consider themselves more liberal try to do a little better. In Turkey, a typical.. More -
A Hyderabadi Ramadan
Ramadan means different things for different people; the same is true for different parts of the world. Ramadan in Hyderabad, India, ranks among the most festive times of the year. The homes and the streets are filled with a hustle and bustle that is different from the usual grind of daily life. Ramadan there has a flair that is lively in the evenings.. More -
Ramadan in Sudan
Being the largest country in Africa with a rich culture reflecting a loose association of hundreds of tribes, Sudan is a continent in microcosm. Customs and traditions are as diverse and extreme as the country’s climate which ranges from barren deserts in the north to lush rain forests in the south. The people are united in using Arabic as a common.. More -
Ramadan in Madeenah
Al-Medeenah Al-Munawwarah (the LightedCity) becomes livelier during the month of Ramadan. During this blessed month, all the markets and shopping centers around the Prophet’s, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, Mosque are crowded with visitors and are opened till late at night. Ramadan in Madeenah, the blessed city of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi.. More -
Ramadan in Morocco
Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, has a special significance for the Islamic community, for billions of people in the four corners of the world. The fast during this month is one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan means more than abstaining from food, drink, or sexual relations between sunrise and sunset. It means fighting against.. More -
Ramadan in Ghana
The days of Ramadan begin early in the morning. Around 4.00 am drummers walk round the village from house to house playing their drums and singing to wake everyone up. Then people begin preparing the Sohoor (pre-dawn) meal - everyone's favorite is soup with "tuo zafi", a soft meal made from maize flour. The fast begins from dawn till sunset. Fruit.. More -
Ramadan in Tunisia
The glorious month of Ramadan is special in Tunisia, where life takes a different course, marked with special customs and traditions. The families decorate the front of their houses and those caring for Mosques give them an extra coat of paint and light up the minarets with lamps. The Tunisian family is reunited and strengthens its bonds during this.. More -
Ramadan in Bosnia
The Ramadan has a special importance in the Balkans. Especially in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia Herzegovina. Congregations who come to listen to the recitation of the Quran before the morning twilight fill the Begova Mosque. Just before sunset people crowd into Bascarsija Market to break fasts and they can hardly find free seats in already full.. More -
Ramadan in Singapore
Ramadan falls on the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of worship, reflection and seeking self-purification of one's soul and body. Muslimsperform extra devotional activities during the month of Ramadan. In the evenings, the Mosques are filled with people attending special night prayers, known as Taraaweeh. Street feasts Every year during.. More -
Ramadan in Pakistan
Moonwatching The excitement starts when people first catch sight of the Ramadan moon. There is a hustle and bustle in the streets deep into the night as people start preparing for the month of fasting by stocking up on essentials. The men head to the Mosques for Taraweeh prayers, while the women start preparing the Sohoor (pre-dawn) meal. To wake.. More -
Ramadan in the U.S.A.
From Phoenix up to Seattle, over to New York and down to Houston, the Muslims of America will flock to their Islamic centers for enormous potluck dinners and Taraaweeh prayers. In America, as well as other non-Muslim countries, the mosque performs a different function than it does in Muslim countries. It is more than a place for prayer and the Friday.. More
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