What Is Ramadan? The History of The Religious Celebration

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Ramadan is a month-long Islamic holiday that involves fasting, and abstaining from other indulgent activities.

The month it is celebrated changes every year based on the lunar calendar, but it falls in the Northern Hemisphere's summer.

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Interview With The Incomparable David Suzuki

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During my time as Editor of WHERE Edmonton Magazine, I was lucky enough to have a 30-minute interview with the incomparable David Suzuki. If you are not familiar with him, Suzuki is a Canadian environmentalist, activist, public speaker, writer (he has written more than 50 books!), and teacher.

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7 Scottish Wedding Traditions You Need To Know

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I have learned first hand that Scottish weddings are not for the faint of heart — they are loud, rowdy, and a whole lot of fun! Here's everything you need to know to be the life of the party (and not insult anyone) at the next Scottish wedding you attend.

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A Dose Of Inspiration: Quotes By Writers, Actors, and More to Inspire Travel and Adventure

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“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”
— Ernest Hemingway

“But I am a born pilgrim. Even when I am feeling really lazy or I’m missing home, I need take only one step to be carried away by the excitement of the journey... I realize that I will never reach my goal by staying in the same place all the time. I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. ”
— from Aleph by Paulo Coelho

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