Religious eating habits are especially relevant this month with Muslims observing Ramadan and Jews about to undertake an approximately 24-hour fast on Yom Kippur, which begins at sundown on September 27.

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While the 2006-2007 term officially begins Monday, the court will not hear arguments because of the Yom Kippur holiday.

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