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Ramadan is a very special month for Muslims. It is when they believe the 'prophet' Muhammad received the first verses of the Qur'an. Fasting is done to make room for spiritual reflection and divert attention from worldly desires. Muslims are encouraged to spend more time reading the Qur’an and praying. Read More

Morocco is one of the most popular travel destinations of the Arab world. Its hot climate and close proximity to Europe combined with a hint of the exotic are highly appealing to travellers and holidaymakers alike. Yet, for all its beauty and accessibility, Morocco has its own underlying problems. What may seem to be a more liberal society isn’t quite so…   Read More

No need for you to set the alarm on the morning of 27 July 2012. Instead, a chorus of bells will peel out across the UK to signal the start of the 2012 Olympic Games. This year’s games are expected to have the highest attendance on record with around 7.7 million visitors and 40,000 competitors and journalists. Read More

Wednesday 27 June 2012 Keep praying for the situation in Syria. Pray for ordinary people who have been affected by the war there, losing loved ones, homes, livelihoods, etc. Lift up those who are grieving or suffering because of violence. Pray that both the army and the rebels would respect human life and that soldiers on either side would have courage to resist harming civilians. Pray for Syria to be transformed into a peaceful country where life and freedom are treasured and protected. Read More