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Aug 7 2012

How Ramadan Works

31 min 1 movie discussed
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It's the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, and for good reason. It was during the month of Ramadan that Mohammed began to issue the Koran. Learn about the customs and traditions behind observing Ramadan in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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Ever wonder what the holy month of Ramadan is really all about? Josh and Chuck dive deep into this sacred time for 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide, exploring everything from the spiritual significance of dawn-to-dusk fasting to the joyous celebrations that cap off the month. They break down the lunar calendar timing, the five pillars of Islam, and why this month is considered the most blessed time of year for spiritual reflection and community connection.


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Ishtar
Ishtar
1987 1h 47m
★ 4.6
"Not to be confused with ishtar — Josh made a joking reference to the movie Ishtar when discussing the Islamic meal called iftar" — Josh

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