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SAWM

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SAWM

BY EMMY, NATHAN S, AND NATHAN C
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SELF PURIFICATION

SWAM MEANS

During SAWM, Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan to prove that the body is less important than Allah

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RAMADAN

9TH MONTH OF ISLAMIC LUNAR CALENDAR
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Ramadan is the month that God first revealed his message to Muhammed

During the moth of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink any liquid until the cannot tell the difference between a white thread and a black tread

Once it is night, they stop the fast, often with dates and other food and beverages just like what Muhammed did. They after preform a sunset prayer

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After daylight in the month of Ramadan, Muslims attend special prayer sessions after dinner and read one section of the Qur'an each night

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At the end of Ramadan, Muslims have heard the entire Qur'an

After Ramadan ends, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
They wear new clothes, decorate homes, prepare special food, exchange gifts and give to the poor

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Ramadan cycles through all seasons

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THANKS FOR WATCHING

BY EMMY, NATHAN S, AND NATHAN C
Photo by Hamed Saber