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[0] SIYAM [1] Fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan (9th lunar month [2] Fasting is a tradition of prophets; purpose is coming near to God; annual renewal of spirit [3] Fasting is said to contribute to health, rid the body of poisons [4] Self-discipline & sense of achievement; breaking up bad eating habits; God-consciousness [6] --Ramadan is an international celebration all over Muslim world --Stimulated math & astronomy for setting lunar calendar [5] 
Whole community participates, visits, shares food, renews contact --Additional prayers & Quran readings
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