Africa - Voice of America: Egypt Prepares for Holiest Month

Africa - Voice of America africa

Egypt Prepares for Holiest Month Jul 19th 2012, 15:47 CAIRO — Ramadan, the holiest month of the year for the world's 1 billion Muslims, begins with the new moon expected in most of the world on July 20. It marks the start of a month of fasting, reflective prayer and helping the poor. In Egypt, observers have their own take on the centuries-old customs, including the traditional daily fast from sunrise to sunset as an expression of self-sacrifice. Islamic scholar Sheikh Mahmoud Ashour explains that Ramadan is much more than just abstaining ... Media files: C00765B0-31E6-4ECA-B2D1-37FDB4290E98_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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