Today we talked about the different cultures at Oaklands and also the different festivals. Nobody mentioned Ramadan, which was interesting. That was fine as it meant we had something to learn that nobody knew about.
Here is what we found out and identified as interesting pieces of information.
During Ramadan Muslims are prohibited from eating from dawn to dusk - Leah
Fasting becomes compulsory upon turning 15 - Isaac
Ramadan usually lasts for 30 days - Alissa
Ramadan starts on Thursday 18th June and finishes Friday 17th July, 2015
The starting date is about 11 days earlier each year because of the lunar calendar - Campbell
Eidul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan - Alissa
On Eidul Fitr students don't have to come to school - Jack W
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