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India: 'Arakkal Beevi' announces start of Ramadan in Keralan tradition
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05.06.2016
Saheeda Adiraja, daughter of the 92-year old bedridden 'Arakkal Beevi' Sainaba Ayishabi, the only woman in North Malabar of Kerala who traditionally announces the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, confirmed on behalf of her mother in Thalassery in the south Indian state of Kerala, Sunday, that Ramadan has begun and that fasting will begin the next day.
The Arakkal royal family is the only Muslim ruling family in the whole of Kerala. The tradition of a woman announcing the commencement of Ramadan fasting is unique to the region.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and lasts 29-30 days, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and practice increased self-discipline.
The Arakkal royal family is the only Muslim ruling family in the whole of Kerala. The tradition of a woman announcing the commencement of Ramadan fasting is unique to the region.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and lasts 29-30 days, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and practice increased self-discipline.
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