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Muslims in F-M Area Observe Holy Month of Ramadan

Some fast for over 16 hours a day

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the second week of Ramadan, and many Muslims in the F–M area are observing the holy month. Muslims are encouraged to pray five times a day, and men and women pray separately. During the holiday, people fast from sunrise to sunset, which is often over 16 hours, to understand what it’s like for millions of starving people…