Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
You’ve heard of taking your pets for a walk, right? Well, today’s the day to take your plants for a walk. This houseplant holiday is supposed to help your greenery have a better sense of its environment.

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Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Ramadan &
the Islamic Faith
July 26 : 06 days to Ramadan*

Did you know that the Muslim faith began in what is today Saudi Arabia in 570 CE?

That is when the faith’s prophet, Muhammad, received his first prophecy from G-d (known by Muslims as Allah) at the age of 40.

Observed by more than one billion Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Ramadan!*

*Please Note: According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) the first day of fasting in North America would be Monday, August 1, 2011. Elsewhere depends where you live.

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One Voice
Join the School of Metaphysics in an international celebration of peace. At 1 p.m. (CDT), people on all continents will participate in a synchronized reading of the Universal Peace Covenant.

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Holiday Reminder: Ramadan
The first day of Ramadan (fasting) in North America according to sighting, is expected to begin next Monday August 01*.

For more information visit our Ramadan celebration – Ramadan on the Net

(*source: Moonsighting.com)

Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Ramadan &
the Islamic Faith
July 25 : 07 days to Ramadan*

Did you know that fasting during the month of Ramadan fulfills one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith?

The other pillars are: Testimony of faith, Prayer, Almsgiving, and Pilgrimage.

Observed by more than one billion Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Ramadan!*

*Please Note: According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) the first day of fasting in North America would be Monday, August 1, 2011. Elsewhere depends where you live.

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National Grilling Month
The perfect way to enjoy the long summer days is by gathering your family around the grill. Enjoy some BBQ burgers, steaks and corn on the cob all month long.

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Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Ramadan &
the Islamic Faith
July 24 : 08 days to Ramadan*

Did you know that health experts estimate food consumption actually increases 50 percent during the month of Ramadan?

Did you know that according to a government-run survey in Tunisia, 59 percent of women and 35 percent of men gained weight during Ramadan, despite fasting for some 14 hours a day?

Observed by more than one billion Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Ramadan!*

*Please Note: According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) the first day of fasting in North America would be Monday, August 1, 2011. Elsewhere depends where you live.

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