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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 21: Grand Mosque

A Muslim’s house of worship, the mosque, comes from the Arabic masjid which conveys the sense of prostration. This is where believers bow down and prostrate in prayer. Although prayers can be done privately, either indoors or outdoors, every community of Muslims dedicates a space or … Continue reading

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan: Part 20 Shawwal

The end of Ramadan has been called! The Moon Sighting Committee of Saudi Arabia spotted that critical sliver of silver yon high this evening; the crescent of the new moon which signals the first day of the Shawwal month. Shawwal is the … Continue reading

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