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How Ramadan Inspired Me to Reflect

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Pietro Fiorentini
Mar 27, 2025
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Last week I attended an Iftar, which is generally the first meal people consume right after sunset to break the fast, during the month of Ramadan. It was a beautiful intercultural gathering marked by warm suffused candle lights, the sound of oud being played in the background, and the pervasive perfumes of bakhour (incense) and delicious meals that had …

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