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Have you ever sat down and wondered what the other 1.57 billion Muslims in the world are doing this Ramadan?  Where are they?  Well, nestled amidst the mountainous backbone of South America, you will find Bogota, Colombia… and yes, they have Muslims!  This city has its own mini-Ummah, which is growing leaps and bounds, day by day.  With three mosques and one Islamic Cultural Center, one can seek out members of the growing population and the community they have established. 
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If you are ever lucky enough to go to a Middle Eastern wedding, or Middle Eastern themed wedding that white people are finding popular these days (to show their pro-Mid East solidarity, of course) you are going to have to dance. Dance you say? Yes, dance I said! Dance like Travolta did on a lit floor with a crowd cheering you on. You see, an Arab wedding is like a rave without the drugs… sometimes (well, only if you have the right crowd).
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Does your smoking friend use a cigarette in place of a date to open fasts?  Do they start to twitch and get angry while fasting?  We know it’s hard to quit an old habit, and smoking is the worst.  There are many techniques in aiding people to stop but some times those patches and gums just don’t cut it. During Ramadan, smoking is prohibited during the hours of the fast, which can last up to 17 hours. For a smoker, that’s way too long to go without touching their pack and lighter.  So we suggest an old school method, but an effective one, go cold turkey.  That’s right.  We said it, don’t touch that ciggie.  Use Ramadan to get focused and get passed your addiction.
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Just what we need in the Muslim world, another great American export...yes thats right, Martha Stewart is spreading her cookie baking ways to our people. 
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No, I’m not talking about Woodstock or Lilith Fair or the latest tweeny Disney extravaganza concert (or some other generic music festival that’s either dating me or showcasing my horrific knowledge about music). The above stats are for Takin It to the Streets, a Muslim-led arts and entertainment festival taking place at Marquette Park in Chicago this weekend. This groundbreaking event has been around since 1997, and is the largest Muslim-led festival in the United States.
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