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Ramadan, The Ninth Month of the Islamic Calendar and the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is also referred to as the month of fasting. Muslims all over the world will be observing fasting, also referred to as Sawm in Arabic. It is estimated that over one billion Muslims around the world will participate in this spiritual exercise.  According to …

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National Cookie Day: Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?

Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year.  Get ready to refill your cookie jars, no matter what.  It’s National Cookie Day on December 4th! It’s all about giving and sharing thanks to the Dutch for bringing koekie – meaning ‘little cake’, to North America and making …

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St. James Town Community Corner as I see It

While looking at the St. James Town Community Corner situated at 200 and 240 Wellesley Street East from afar, one will not be able to know how important this innovative hub is to the entire St. James Town community and its neighborhoods. Not until I joined the organization as a communication and social media worker. …

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