On April 12th the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began. Millions of Muslims around the world are now fasting, observing the religious holiday, and celebrating with friends and family. In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to answer some of the most common questions people have about Ramadan, and introduce you to some religious vocabulary!

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Vocabulary List

To observe (v) - to obey a law, rule, or custom

People must observe the law

To fast (v) - to eat no food for a period of time

One day a week he fasts for health reasons

practicing (adj) - actively involved in a religion

He is a practicing Christian, and goes to church every week

Holy (adj) - related to a religion or a god

The Quran is the holy book of Islam

Sacred (adj) - considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god

This area is sacred to Buddhists

Pilgrimage (n) - a special journey made by a pilgrim

Muslims try to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life

Dawn (n) - the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky

I wake up before dawn every morning

Crescent (n) - a curved shape, like the moon when it is less that half of a circle

The moon was a brightly shining crescent

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