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Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community. Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day period of penance and prayer ahead of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Fasting across religions is practiced for…