____ The ____ month of Ramadan is a very important time in the ____ calendar, and Muslims all over the world take part. It begins and ends with the appearance of the ____ moon. ____ the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year____ Ramadan begins 10-12 days earlier each year. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won't eat or drink between dawn and ____. This is called fasting. Fasting is important during Ramadan as ____ believe it allows them to ____ themselves to their faith and come closer to Allah, or God. ____ Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which ____ the basis of how Muslims live their lives. The other pillars are faith, prayer, charity and ____ the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. Ramadan is also a time for spiritual ____, prayer, doing good ____ and spending time with family and friends. ____, people will make a special effort to connect with their communities and reach out to people who need help. ____ It is ____ to have a meal (known as the suhoor) just before dawn and another (known as the iftar) directly after sunset. At the end of the fast ____ when the sun has gone down - families and friends will get together for iftar to break their fast, often starting with water and dates. Many Muslims may also go to their local mosque to pray with their community.

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