Picture of the Day – August 16, 2010
THAT WAS FAST
Photograph by Mohammad Khedmati
Ramadan (also Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn until sunset. Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. This year it runs from August 11/12 – September 9/10. Source: Wkipedia
via Mohammad Khedmati on Flickr
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