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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Arabic
Origin: ramad 'dryness'

Ramadan

 noun
     
Related topics: Islam
Ram‧a‧dan [uncountable]
RRI the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which Muslims do not eat or drink anything during the day while it is light
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