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RAMADAN AROUND THE WORLD - MUSLIM
WOMEN & GIRLS
Many
of the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims will observe the month of Ramadan in
different ways, blending their own cultural customs with Islamic traditions of
prayer and fasting.....
Although the principal teachings of Ramadan remain consistent, the fusion
between religious tradition and diverse cultures embodies the interconnectivity
and diffusion of a modern, globalized world.
During
Eid al-Fitr, Malaysian Muslims often celebrate by dressing in traditional
clothing and visiting the homes of friends and relatives. Eid al-Fitr is often
celebrated in Malaysia with brightly colored decorations. Here, women select
flowers for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Kuala Lumpur.
It
is common for young girls and women in Bangladesh to decorate their hands with henna
paste in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, as shown here. Henna is applied for luck,
joy and beauty, and it is believed to have originated in India as a decoration
for brides.
Children
in traditional dress get ready for the “Garangao” celebration in a Doha
neighborhood of Qatar. It is a custom on the 14th day of the holy month of
Ramadan for children to wear traditional outfits and roam from house to house
to collect sweets and nuts in small cotton bags that hang around their necks.
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