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
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Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?
Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good. Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per ... Show More
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Today
Is it still worth doing your washing during off-peak hours these days?
Ah, the gentle rumble of a washing machine spinning in the middle of the night… practical but is it really saving you money? In the UK, many households are on time-of-use tariffs like Economy 7. It’s often seen as a smart choice, but in reality, whether it pays off depends entire ... Show More
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Today
Is binge drinking over in the UK?
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad. But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a thir ... 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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