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Ramadan

//ɹæməˈdɑːn// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.

    "Sizzling kebabs, delicious kheer and the ever popular haleem -it's a clear sign that Ramadan sure brings with it a culinary awakening. At the same time, Ramadan is all about discipline and faith."

  2. 2
    A male given name from Arabic, of Muslim usage.
Noun
  1. 1
    (Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan wordnet
  2. 2
    the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith wordnet

Etymology

Transliteration of Arabic رَمَضَان (ramaḍān); see there for more.

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