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Published on Monday, September 01, 2008
By LA Daily News Staff Writer
Ramadan, the holiest month for Muslims, has arrived with the sighting of a sliver of moonlight on Sunday.
Muslims revere this month because the first verses of their holy book, the Quran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan.
"Ramadan is a month of blessing. We fast from dawn to dusk. We abstain from food, drink and sexual relations during that time. Every adult male and female is required to fast," said Imam Ahmed Patel from the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley in Newbury Park.
"If you are ill, traveling or nursing, you can make up for it later. The fast is to bring us closer to piety, closer to God."
The fast is observed for 29 to 30 days, depending on the sighting of the next crescent moon. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the "Five Pillars" or duties that Muslims follow during their lifetime
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