Ramadan began on August 22nd, so forgive me for not saying this sooner:
Happy Ramadan!
From wikipedia:
“Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان, pronounced: /rɑmɑd̪ˤɑːn/) (also written Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramaḍān is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God (Arabic: الله, Allāh), and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramaḍān, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.”
So if some of your friends and neighbors seem a bit tense, imagine not eating or drinking from sun up to sun down for an entire month. That’s dedication!
To our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world, we wish you a fulfilling and joyous Ramadan.
And thank you to my brother from another mother, SuperForester Abdul Razak in Qatar, for sending me these lovely photos and keeping me in the Ramadan loop!
Love,
Jackson & Team SuperForest
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