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Article: War On Terror: I'm fasting 11 hours a day for Ramadan.. it helps us to focus our minds on the millions who starve every day of their lives.(News)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 21, 2001
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Byline: RUKI SAYID
Mirror writer
RUKI SAYID explains why this year's holy month holds particular significance for her and Muslims around the world as the bombing of Afghanistan continues
IT'S one o'clock and I'm starving. It's been eight hours since my last meal and I'm gasping for a cup of coffee.
But it's Ramadan and, like millions of Muslims around the world, I'm fasting from sunrise until sunset over a period of 30 days.
This means no food or drink - not even a sip of water must pass my lips from 5am when my fast begins, to ...