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Ramadan, , the Islamic Holy Month, , Begins.
To mark the start of Ramadan,
approximately 1.8 billion Muslims will begin
to celebrate around the world this week. .
'Courier Journal' reports
that Ramadan is the traditional
holy month of Islam.
Celebrations for the holiday
include fasting, prayer and reflection.
By the year 2060, the number
of people who celebrate Ramadan
is expected to grow to reach 3 billion. .
According to the Islamic Networks Group, the holy
ninth month of the religion's calendar is marked by
abstaining from food and drink while the sun is up.
The website states that the time of fasting is dedicated to , "drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control,
gratitude and compassion for those less fortunate.".
According to the site, Muslims also mark Ramadan
by devoting extra time for prayer and fostering an , "intense spiritual rejuvenation with
a heightened focus on devotion." .
In the United States, Ramadan
starts on the evening of March 10, 2024,
and will be celebrated through April 9. .
The conclusion of the holy month
is marked by Eid al-Fitr, or
the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.".
The day is celebrated by gathering for "a special
prayer and sermon" in the morning and visiting with family and friends for "socializing, eating and reuniting
with old acquaintances."
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Former top generals, Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie, testified about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming Biden's delayed evacuation orders. They criticized the administration's decision-making and highlighted State Department failures. Milley and McKenzie regretted not starting the evacuation sooner, unsure of the exact number of Americans left behind. The Biden administration dismissed their claims as political.
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These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024.
The World Happiness Report
was released on March 20.
It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023.
Six key variables were considered:
"GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and
perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. .
The 10 happiest countries in the world are:.
Australia.
Switzerland.
Luxembourg.
Norway.
Netherlands.
Israel.
Sweden.
Iceland.
Denmark.
Finland.
The United States dropped to No. 23.
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.
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