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This is the 2nd installment of what is now a 3 installment article!

Couple of weeks ago, I wrote to you about Ramadan to answer popular questions. Last time I wrote to you about the inside details of Ramadan and how it works. But what I think people don't get is why? Why on earth would you do this to yourself? Why forbid yourself from eating AND drinking for 15 hours? I get looks and questions that you would not believe. So here I am again to clear up some issues. And for those of you do not want to read another blog about Ramadan or Islam’s inside workings. Then Don’t.

Saturday, August 22nd marked the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan. I am writing this article because ever since it has started my non-muslim friends are very curious as to what this Holy month is all about.

Fasting is the third pillar of Islam(out of five-they are similar to the 10 commandments). It is a must for all muslims. Ramadan is a time when from Sunrise to Sunset you do not eat or drink anything. Kind of like Lent, except we cannot have anything.

AP or Regular?
Every year around scheduling time students ask each other this question: AP or Regular? Here is a pro/con list of taking AP’s to help you during the scheduling process:

Pros
• Advanced Placement Courses allow time for intellectual discussions.
• The curriculum is designed to challenge you rather than just the basics.
• It is taught at an accelerated pace.
• Weighted on a 5.0 scale rather than the 4.0 scales.
• If successful in the class than college credit may be available (depends on the college)