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Muslims prepare for Ramadan on first day of fasting, markets flood with delicacies

Agra/ Bhopal, June 30 (ANI): Indian markets flood with dates and other confectionery including royal delicacies, as Muslims mark the Holy month of Ramadan after moon-sighting and started fasting from Monday. Muslims across the country thronged markets to shop for the holy month where Hindu Muslim brotherhood are exemplified with the revelry that people of both the community are soaked in. A shopkeeper, Said Ahmad in Bhopal hailed the unity among the communities where Hindu traders also stock items for the Muslim festival. Ramadan is the ninth of 12 months in the Islamic calendar. The month honours the Angel Gabriel's revelation of the Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, to the Prophet Mohammed at a meditation retreat in a cave about 1,400 years ago. Jun 30, 2014
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With moon sighting, Ramadan fast commences from Monday

Lucknow, June 28 (ANI): With moon sighting on Sunday, Ramadan fasts are to commence from Monday. Muslim Cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali said that tomorrow will be the first day of the fast and wished a prosperous Ramadan. He also talked about the rituals of the fast and advised those fasting to not indulge in any inhuman activities. Jun 29, 2014