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redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan does not make a pregnant woman more likely to give birth to their child prematurely, a team of Lebanese researchers has discovered. Their study, which has been published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, looked at a total of 402 women (201 who fasted during daytime hours and 201 who ate normally). They found that there was no significant difference in...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHAT: On Sunday, November 6, American Muslims will mark the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations around the country. The prayers and the holiday that follows are called Eid ul-Adha (EED-al-ODD-ha), or "festival of the sacrifice." Eid ul-Adha also commemorates the Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God's command. The holiday is celebrated...

ABU DHABI, UAE, August 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On 3 consecutive Fridays & Sundays before Eid - the day that marks the end of the month of Ramadan, Xpress Money the world's most trusted instant money transfer brand distributed packets of dates and water bottles outside 3 mosques in Malaysia: Masjid Surau - Kotaraya, Masjid Surau - Brickfield & Masjid Jamek after prayer. Breaking the day-long fast with dates and water has special religious significance because it...

DUBAI, UAE, August 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, announces its 2011 Ramadan Promotion. Over the holy month of Ramadan, passengers can enjoy a unique Ramadan experience - book a scenic flight of Dubai's iconic skyline and then enjoy a traditional Iftar dinner at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection. The annual fast of Ramadan...

DUBAI, UAE, July 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the upcoming season of Ramadan around the corner, Seawings has been preparing for its arrival with the introduction of a brand new Ramadan Promotion. As the scores of people in and around the country prepare for the Islamic holy month, Seawings has put together a package that includes a sunset flight and delectable Iftar feast afterwards. Scheduled to begin on the 1st of August 2011, the Seawings Ramadan Special...

Minted now offers the best-designed Eid assortment"”which truly reflects the celebration's meaning"”available anywhere. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2011 Minted (http://www.minted.com), the online store powered by a global design community, announces the launch of its first Eid card collection. The collection is comprised of 17 unique Eid cards, all crowdsourced from Minted's International Celebration Challenge and voted on by thousands of consumers. "Gracious Star," created...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Muslims from the Dallas area will help distribute food, clothing, and toys and provide health screenings to more than 1000 local homeless people this Ramadan as part of Islamic Relief USA's (IR USA) annual Day of Dignity campaign. In its eighth year, Day of Dignity is a nationwide campaign that recruits more than 2000 volunteers who in turn, serve around 20,000 homeless and people in need in 22 cities throughout America. Dallas's event, which...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozens of Muslims from the Flint area will help distribute food, clothing, and toys and provide health screenings to more than 500 local people in need this Ramadan as part of Islamic Relief USA's (IR USA) annual Day of Dignity campaign. In its eighth year, Day of Dignity is an nationwide campaign that recruits more than 2000 volunteers who in turn, serve around 20,000 homeless and people in need in 22 cities throughout America. Flint's first- ever Day of...

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- MeMega, a technology specialist based in Saudi Arabia, is launching a range of special offers during Ramadan to encourage families to spend more time together during the religious festival. The new special offers which MeMega are making available include a number of discounts on the latest technology to keep families entertained and engaged this Ramadan. Ramadan, which this year runs until 9th September, generally sees Muslim families spending...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Muslims from the Atlanta area will help distribute food, clothing, and toys and provide health screenings to more than 1000 local homeless people this Ramadan as part of Islamic Relief USA's (IR USA) annual Day of Dignity campaign. In its eighth year, Day of Dignity is an nationwide campaign that recruits more than 2000 volunteers who in turn, serve around 20,000 homeless and people in need in 22 cities throughout America. Atlanta's...