According to authorities, today [technically, it is the 13th for Jews and Muslims since sundown] is the first day of the ninth month, Ramadan, in the Islamic calendar.
This is a brief description of the month of fasting and the reasons for it, with more details and links at Wikipedia.
Unfortunately, in recent years, Ramadan has signified an increase in violence in the Middle East.
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