Company observes Muslim holiday with star, crescent design on cans to celebrate Ramadan-a most religious time in the Muslim calendar.
We are here in NJ waiting to find out whether or not the crescent moon has been sighted in Mecca. If so, Omar starts his Holy Month at sunset. If not, it starts tomorrow night after we leave. I asked Omar what he needs to do at sunset if the crescent has been sighted. He said the custom is to sacrifice an in-law. (that's a joke-I laughed for half an hour) Actually, he will start his fasting during daylight and pray a lot. It lasts a lunar month. Restaurants are closed until sunset in most Muslim countries during this month...I wouldn't mind that!!!!
We are here in NJ waiting to find out whether or not the crescent moon has been sighted in Mecca. If so, Omar starts his Holy Month at sunset. If not, it starts tomorrow night after we leave. I asked Omar what he needs to do at sunset if the crescent has been sighted. He said the custom is to sacrifice an in-law. (that's a joke-I laughed for half an hour) Actually, he will start his fasting during daylight and pray a lot. It lasts a lunar month. Restaurants are closed until sunset in most Muslim countries during this month...I wouldn't mind that!!!!
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