Ramadan starts this weekend

Posted Jun 27, 2014 7:19 am.

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Muslims are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which starts this weekend.

It runs through Monday July 28th, and starting Saturday, Muslims will fast and practice abstinence from dawn until sunset.

The annual event marks the anniversary of the Koran being revealed to the Prophet Muhammed.

All Muslims around the world are expected to participate, with the exception of the elderly, the sick, or the pregnant.

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