The Fast of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation" It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and …showed first 75 words of 2628 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2628 total…King agreed wth Haman ‘s plan, and the fate of the Persian Jews was seemingly sealed. Even through Purim is a festive time, there is a period of fasting to remember that G-D heard His people when they fasted and cried out to Him. Also, Purim is a time for sending gifts of food to your friends and for helping the poor people in your community. Leon Clymer http://www.roshpinah.org/feasts/Purim.html