Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Ramadan
Each year as part of Ramadan, which began this year on Aug. 1, millions of Muslims worldwide will fast for 30 days from sunrise to sunset. But the monthlong holiday is about much more than fasting. TIME takes a look at the things you might not know about the holy month
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