RAMADAN

THE ROUTINE
Practice should make perfect!

Saudi Practice
Up at 4:30, a meal is eaten. First prayer around 5:30 is given. Not even a piece of gum is to be enjoyed during the day. Second and Third prayers in the afternoon- one early one late are given. Fast is broken at sunset. Tea is prepared. A meal of dates is eaten, with other people who are invited to break the fast. These get togethers are called Iftar parties. These are important for piety's sake and unity. Before dinner there is the fourth prayer. After dinner the 5th and last prayer of the day is prayed. There is a recitation in the mosque. This continues for 30 days! During these 30 days work and duties continue as usual. The heat is brutal and days are long.

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Pray that the eyes of the Saudi's will be opened to see the futility of this practice.

Pray that Saudi's will know JESUS.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11: 28-30 New International Version (NIV)