Ramadan

Five of the best sites about the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan, which starts August 22 in 2009 and ends September 20. Know of another site that should be included here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Ashura, Mohammed Cartoons, Emerging Church)

1. Ramadan at Wikipedia - Online encyclopedia offers an overview of the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan, what it is (a celebration/observance of the revealing of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad), when it is (Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar), how it is observed (fasting during daylight hours, prayers, good works in the community), as well as information on the end of Ramadan. (en.wikipedia.org)

2. What Christians Should Know About Ramadan - Article attempts to explain the month of Ramadan to non-Muslims, including information on the first night of Ramadan (when the new moon is spotted to signify the beginning of the month), fasting during Ramadan, the Islamic calendar, the “special feeling” of Ramadan, and more. (www.30-days.net)

3. Ramadan Prep - July, 2009 blog post offers tips on preparing for Ramadan, along with links to outside resources for more information or guidance to carry out each idea. (rahma.hadithuna.com)

4. Ramadan in Israel, 1949 - June, 2009 blog post offers a clipping from The Palestine Post from June of 1949, titled “Ramadhan In Israel”. The blog’s author says the article shows that “Israel went out of its way to give extra rations to Muslims for their break-fast meals, mosques were repaired, special Muslim programs were broadcast on Kol Yisrael, and Muslim POWs were given access to extra food and religious articles.” (elderofziyon.blogspot.com)

5. The Blessed Month of Ramadan is Approaching!! - In this July, 2009 blog post a Muslim woman living in the southern U.S. describes the challenge of fasting during Ramadan, when the heat makes her “so ill tempered.” (solomuslimah.blogspot.com)