Greetings & Ahlan wa-Sahlan (Welcome) 

Holidays on the Net is pleased to invite you to our celebration of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Observed by more than one billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayer.

Celebrated during the ninth month of Islamic calendar, the fast of Ramadan is observed daily from sunrise to sunset. To learn more about how Muslims commemorate this pinnacle holiday, see our article on the traditions of Ramadan. You can also learn more about Islam, its Prophet Muhammad and its five pillars of the faith (one of which is fasting on Ramadan).

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, you’ll want to read our article on the sects of Islam. And if you are curious to learn more facts and figures about the Muslim faith and the upcoming celebration of Ramadan, please be sure to read Did You Know?

This year in North American, Ramadan begins on September 01.* The conclusion of Ramadan this year is on October 01, which is marked by Muslims with a special feast called Eid ul-Fitr.

We look forward to seeing you on Holidays on the Net this Ramadan.

Kul ‘am wa enta bi-khair! (May every year find you in good health!)

Holidays on the Net

*Ramadan 2008: The first day of Ramadan (fasting) in North America according to sighting, is expected to be September 02. However, according to Saudi Ummul-Qura calendar, Fiqh Council of North America, and European Council for Fatwa and Research, the first day of Ramadan is on Monday, September 01, 2008.

According to a new Fatawa from Deoband, India, the first day of Ramadan in UK will be September 02, because the moon should be easily seen by naked eye. In Pakistan also, sighting will be easy on September 01, and first day of Ramadan will also be September 02.
(source: Moonsighting.com)

Welcome to our celebration of Ramadan 2008. Join us as we countdown this week before Ramadan which begins next Monday, September 01st.*

In our countdown to Ramadan we’ve explored - what exactly is Ramadan and a look at the Five Pillars , the Muslim Faith, as well as when Ramadan begins. As well as Ramadan Coloring Pictures for the kids.

Ramadan is fast approaching. Have you sent holiday greetings to your friends and relatives? If not stop by our free eCard website - Holiday eCards on the Net - for a great selection of free egreeting cards. Its not too late!

Stop by tomorrow for our continuing countdown to Ramadan 2008. And for more information visit our holiday celebration - Ramadan on the Net.

*(according to Saudi Ummul-Qura calendar, Fiqh Council of North America, and European Council for Fatwa and Research, the first day of Ramadan is on Monday, September 1, 2008 - source: Moonsighting.com)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kendra_luck/243375095/ National Holistic Pet Day
A day for educating and promoting the use of natural and holistic treatments for your pets and animals.

Welcome to our celebration of Ramadan 2008. Join us as we countdown this week before Ramadan which begins next Monday, September 01st.*

In our countdown to Ramadan we’ve explored - what exactly is Ramadan and a look at the Five Pillars , the Muslim Faith, as well as when Ramadan begins.

So today lets have a little fun! 

Get the kids involved in Ramadan preparations with our free Ramadan Holiday coloring pictures. Offered at our Holiday Arts and Crafts website, easily print out these coloring pictures. All you’ll have to bring are the crayons.

Holiday Arts and Crafts on the Net: Ramadan Coloring Pictures

Stop by tomorrow for our continuing countdown to Ramadan 2008. And for more information visit our holiday celebration - Ramadan on the Net.

*(according to Saudi Ummul-Qura calendar, Fiqh Council of North America, and European Council for Fatwa and Research, the first day of Ramadan is on Monday, September 1, 2008 - source: Moonsighting.com)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gebba1/2429132794/ More Herbs, Less Salt Day
A day to remember that flavoring your recipes and food with herbs can be tastier, and definitely more healthier, than using salt.

photo credit: flickr

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