Ramadan

September 13 th – October 12 th 2007 Ramadan رمضان Arabic text translates as: In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful Prepared by Shell Middle East & North Africa Network

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What is Ramadan? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ramadan begins at sighting of new moon Ramadan Ends New Waxing crescent First quarter Waxing gibbous Full Waning gibbous Third quarter Waning crescent

Can You Spot the New Moon? Start of Ramadan could differ from location to another depending on ability to sight the moon. Folsom, CA Muhammad Nadim New moon is 30 min. old Efahan, Iran Alireza Mehrani New moon is 50 min. old Esfahan, Iran New moon is 90 min. old KL, Malaysia Ammar Tahir New moon is 24 hrs old

The Significance of Ramadan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Indeed, the month of Ramadan is when the Qura’n has been revealed, a guidance for mankind and a reference to the way and righteousness Ramadan evening prayer at the Holy Mosque, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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The (typical) Activities of Ramadan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* for 2005 only

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