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Happy Ramadan


MarkB

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Hey, Thanks Mark! I appreciate it very much. And the same to you.

What's Ramadan?

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's a one month 'holiday' (probably not the correct word to use) where Muslims fast during the day. Back in 2001 there was much debate on whether or not American troops should continue to do their jobs in Afghanistan because it happened to be Ramadan at the time.

I guess Catholics out there can compare it to "Lent", where you give something up for about 40 days.

If I am wrong please correct me guys.

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SS got it pretty much head on. From www.holidays.net/ramadan;

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties.

Ramadan is the 4th of the 5 pillars of Islam, known as Siyam. It is intended to remove the ability to eat whenever one feels like it, and make the person think of those who are unable to eat whenever they feel like it. It also helps to strengthen the message of Islam that in most cases, there will be someone who doesn't have as much as you, in whatever way you want to read into it, so you should be thankful for what you do have, and if you can, try to help out those who struggle.

BigBully, what do you mean?

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  • 5 weeks later...

In honor of Ramadan, Tabouleh:

Tabouleh

(Parsley and Cracked Wheat Salad)

85 grams (3 oz., 1/2 cup) burghul

2 bunches flat-leaf parsley

(about 30 gr. before washing, or 1 1/2 cup chopped)

1 bunch fresh mint

(about 10 gr. before washing, or 1/2 cup chopped)

3 green onions or 1 small onion

1 large tomato

90 milliliters (3 oz., 6 Tbs.) lemon juice

60 milliliters (2 1/2 oz., 4 Tbs.) olive oil

salt

1 head romaine lettuce (optional)

Leave the burghul in water for about 2 hours, then wash and squeeze out. Wash and chop the parsley, mint and green onions very fine. Dice the tomato. Combine all ingredients including burghul. Add salt to taste, lemon juice, olive oil and mix well. Serve in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves. This salad can be eaten with a fork, but the traditional way is to scoop up a bite of the mixture in a lettuce leaf and pop it into the mouth.

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As for Bigbully, I hope you were being facetious, because otherwise I wish you death.

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