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Fight over ending Ramadan sparks fury in Arab world

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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Muslims in the Middle East ended their fasting for the holy month of Ramadan in disagreement, with some starting Eid Al-Fitr celebrations on Sunday while others waited until Monday to break their fast in what has become a particularly acrimonious dispute. The row over when to end the fast — which is decided by the sighting of the moon and astronomical calculations — has highlighted division between different Muslim countries and their...

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