Magid Fasts for Ramadan

by Mary Matthews

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Magid, an eight-year-old Muslim boy in Cairo, is determined to celebrate Ramadan by fasting, despite the opposition of family members who feel that he is not yet old enough to fast.

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I wish to express my gratitude to Jamal Elias, Professor of Religion at Amherst College, for quickening and deepening my interest in Islam. -M.M.
For Gary -M.M.
To Rashida, my dear friend, who is blessed with wisdom and understanding -E.B.L.

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Magid woke while it was still dark.

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Magid, an eight-year-old Muslim boy in Cairo, is determined to celebrate Ramadan by fasting, despite the opposition of family members who feel that he is not yet old enough to fast.

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