Mamoul

The first day of Ramadan

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August 4th 2011
August 1st marked the beginning of Ramadan, the holy Muslim month in which followers fast from sunrise to sunset. August is also the hottest month in Syria, and many countries in the Middle East, so fasting continues on for hours. Fasting in this definition include the abstinence of any food or drink during daylight hours. It begins at around 4:00 in the morning and continues until 7:40 at night. ... read more

Middle East » Syria

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Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more