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Ramadan 2024: When does the holy month start and why do Muslims fast?

We answer key questions about the holy month, including when it starts and ends this year, why the date changes every year and what can invalidate a fast
Migration
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Migration
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Diplomacy
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Media
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Cop27
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Religion
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Guantanamo
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Religion
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Mauritania Votes
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Mauritania Votes
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Mauritania Votes
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Mauritania Votes
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Arab Spring
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Mauritania Votes
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Mauritania Votes
Five candidates vie for presidency of Mauritania
Mauritania Votes
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Arab Spring
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Mauritania Votes
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Mauritania Votes
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