A display in the lobby of the Ummah Masjid mosque in 2022 celebrates the holy month of Ramadan. (Jeorge Sadi/CBC - image credit)As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Ramadan, Muslim business owners in Nova Scotia will be taking part in a market at the Lebrun Recreation Centre in Bedford on Sunday. Ramadan, a month when believers fast and abstain from other activities between sunrise and sunset, is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Dozens of Muslim business owners will take part in the Ramadan market, selling traditional food and drink, clothing and jewelry. Alhindi said it is important for Muslims to have dates for Ramadan.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2023 18:12 UTC