Rebel morale is high, even though it is the holy month of Ramadan. Fighters are not expected to fast, although many still do.

尽管这个月是斋戒月，但反对派的士气仍然很高。虽然反对派可以不用禁食，可是很多人仍然。

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Not only am I a Muslim when I pray my daily prayers or when I fast during the month of Ramadan, I am also a Muslim when I walk through airport security or in the mall when I accidentally leave a bag of recent purchases unattended.

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The holy month of Ramadan, considered to be a time of peace and giving, is when Muslims across the world fast from dawn until dusk, and its observance is one of the five pillars of Islam.

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