Ram·a·dan
 Ramadan
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Ramadan is a special month in the religion of Islam. Every day during this time, people pray very much and do not eat from early morning until the sun goes down in the evening. Ramadan is also a time of giving to others and of helping other people. When night comes each day, families and their guests eat a special meal together.
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Ramadan is an Arabic word that means "the hot month."