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People break their fast after dusk on the first day of Ramadan backdropped by the iconic Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, March 23, 2023. Abstaining from all food and drink -- not even a sip of water is allowed-- and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is regarded as an act of piety and devotion to God and an exercise in self-restraint. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO AND MARIAM FAM - Associated Press
Thu,03/23/23-3:15PM , 99 Reads
Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community.
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A gift of Christmas joy for the children of the incarcerated
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO AND MARIAM FAM - Associated Press
Thu,12/23/21-9:51AM , 39 Reads
Kevin Almestica recalls unwrapping a Christmas present at age 5 to find his favorite G.I. Joe action figure with a card from his mom who was serving time at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex.

“That brought me great joy thinking that she was thinking of me,” said the 27-year-old Florida-based photographer.
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