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Sweets are ready to break the fast of Ramadan

Ramadan begins for Muslims of Israel and the world.

The 30-day fast is a month of purification in which many try to 'quit lying, gossip and profanity'; for others, it is a way to lose weight.

The Muslim world is  on Thursday celebrating the start of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from early morning to night and pray for a whole month.

 

 

Countless people around the world and Israel will consecrate the next month to the purification of the soul by avoiding food, drink, smoking, and sexual relations. In the Arab sector they point out that during Ramadan many will try to "quit lying, gossip and profanity."

 

Youngsters play drums in the procession in Qalansawe
Youngsters play drums in the procession in Qalansawe

 

The fast lasts for nearly 16 hours, starting at 3:45 AM and ending at 8 PM. On the last day thousands of children and their parents attended processions in Arab towns and handed out candy to motorists.

 

Sweets are ready for breaking the fast of Ramadan
Sweets are ready for breaking the fast of Ramadan

 

Most Muslim business owners tend to give discounts on food and gifts during Ramadan. Muslims will try not to yield to the extreme heat that makes fasting difficult.

 

 

Shop stocked up for the holiday in Taybeh
Shop stocked up for the holiday in Taybeh

 

Amir Asi, a lecturer and adviser on Arab affairs, said: "Ramadan is considered by some Muslims as a way to weight loss and by others it is a comprehensive insurance policy for the sins committed in the past year and the opening of a new page with God.

 

Ramadan procession in Qalansawe on Wednesday night
Ramadan procession in Qalansawe on Wednesday night

 

"Just as not all Jews fast on Yom Kippur, not all Arabs fast during Ramadan. One must remember that according to Israeli law there are no days off for Ramadan. Youths and children who do not go the mosque every day, flock to the mosques.

 

"A passing trend or repentance, I recommend tasting kataif, the sweet dessert favorite associated with breaking the fast," he remarked.

 


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