Today marks the first day of Ramadan. Muslims around the world have begun a month-long fasting period, with fasting being one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims strive for spiritual growth by purifying both body and mind. That means abstaining from food and water during daylight hours, reciting the Quran, and saying special prayers. It's a ... Show More
Today
Is eating bread actually bad for you?
Bread has been a staple of the human diet for over 10,000 years, when our ancestors made flatbread by baking a mixture of flour and water in the sun. To this day, the vast majority of us eat bread on a regular basis, and many of us eat it every day. But it’s been demonised to som ... Show More
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Today
What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?
Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry it out. But now science has come to the rescue and we can finally put this question to bed. Hopefully. According to a study publis ... Show More
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Mar 2023
Ramadan
Once a month, every year, Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan.
It is a month of fasting, prayer, and introspection, and it is the most important date on the Islamic calendar.
However, the exact dates of Ramadan change every year, and the exact date it starts is often a ma ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Pourquoi les musulmans jeûnent-ils pendant le ramadan ?
Chaque année, à l’approche du 9ème mois du calendrier hégirien, les musulmans ont le regard tourné vers le ciel … ou plutôt vers le nouveau croissant de Lune !
En effet, c’est lui qui va lancer officiellement l’un des événements les plus importants de l’année pour la culture isl ... Show More
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