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Ramadan is the time of year when hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world abstain from food or drink. But one group of fasters suffers a special variety of thirst this time of year: Muslims who drink alcohol.
Read moreHunger striking in prison taught Sulaiman Khatib a lot about his body, his mind and the importance of peaceful, non-violent activism.
Read moreThe ban on eating and drinking in public in some Muslim countries is wrong. Piety cannot and must not be imposed by law.
Read moreAs a disabled person, there is no shame in admitting that you can’t fast. I will not lie or hide it to satisfy people’s prejudices
Read moreRamadan is when Muslims fast and feast, but the holy month has something to offer those of other faiths, or none.
Read moreIf you don’t fast during Ramadan in Egypt, lie about it; hide it. Otherwise, you might land in jail.
Read moreIt’s Ramadan, but the Egyptian police continue to practise brutality and torture. This year, they should set a better example.
Read morePolice in Egypt are using Ramadan to target secularists. The government must do more to protect individual liberty.
Read moreRamadan possesses a certain secular appeal but fasting requires the non-believer to square the philosophical circle.
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