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There are many misconceptions about Ramadan. The video (below) seeks to answer the
question 'What is Ramadan' and provide understanding about how the month fits
within the culture of the Islamic world that encompasses much of west, north
and east Africa.
Ramadan falls within the ninth month of the Islamic calendar as it was within
this month that the first verses of the Koran were revealed by Allah (God) and
therefore make the month a suitable time to pray more than usual and seek to
honour Allah by fasting during daylight hours and acting in a manner that
sheds everyday sins.
Ramadan
is celebrated with fasting in many African countries including Morocco,
Western Sahara, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Libya in the north; Djibouti,
Sudan, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Somalia in east
and west Africa and also in Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Kenya's coastal towns of
Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu. Areas of Nigeria and Ethiopia also celebrate
Ramadan. If you are travelling
to Africa to volunteer during Ramadan, there is no expectation that you are also expected
to fast during the month although tourists are expected to be respectful of
the celebration, dress conservatively and minimise outdoor eating and
drinking. Tourists may also find some amenities closed and the general
population more lethargic than usual having woken up early to consume food
before sunrise to sustain them during the daylight hours.
What is Ramadan: The Maghreb
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What is Ramadan: Islam in Africa
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