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Ramadan: Holy Quran
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During Ramadan, devout Muslims refrain from food, drink, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk. Many spend long hours praying at home or at mosques or reading from the Quran, the Muslim holy book.
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In November 2000 Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee stated that India would initiate a unilateral cease-fire in observance of the holy month of Ramadan as a step towards peace in Kashmir. But widespread fighting continued between Indian forces and the guerrillas in Jammu-Kashmir.
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A unilateral Indian cease-fire took effect with the advent of Ramadan and is to last through the holy month. The guerrillas rejected it as a propaganda move and have been blamed for several deadly attacks since it began.
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