Why London's first Ramadan lights celebration has been so important for Muslims everywhere
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Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity and kindness to others. Having it celebrated in such a public way is empowering for Muslim communities across the country and beyond.
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Muslim-majority region of Philippines lights up for Ramadan celebrations
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London's first Ramadan lights switched-on in Piccadilly Circus
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Happy Ramadan' lights up London's Piccadilly Circus for the first time ever, UK News
How Ramadan is being observed around the world
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Puerta Costanera Building / Turner Arquitectos - Art & Living
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A daunting challenge': one doctor's reflection on fasting during Ramadan – Improving medical education and practice across the UK
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Turkish Artisan Has Kept the Istanbul Skyline Lit During Ramadan for Decades. He May Be the Last
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Shahed Saleem's Ramadan Pavilion is a reconstruction of migrant histories
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