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Introduction: Celebrating Holidays & Festivals Around the World............ 6 Introduction: Ramadan.............................................................................. 8 1: Origins of Ramadan ............................................................................. 11 2: Observing Ramadan ............................................................................ 19 3: Observing in Africa ............................................................................... 31 4: Observing in Asia .................................................................................. 43 5: Observing in Europe ............................................................................ 53 6: Observing in the Middle East ........................................................... 65 7: Observing in North America .............................................................. 81 Series Glossary ......................................................................................... 90 Further Resources ................................................................................... 93 Index .............................................................................................................. 95 Picture Credits .......................................................................................... 96 contents