Muslims mark beginning of Ramadan

Monday, October 27, 2003

CAIRO, Egypt -- The holy month of Ramadan has begun throughout the Middle East, with Muslims observing their first day of weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting, followed by sumptuous meals at family homes, five-star restaurants or free-to-eat-at tables lining city streets.

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