The Holy Month of Ramadan is upon us here in Kuwait (as well as the entire Muslim world).

There isn't a special date on calendar that says, "Ramadan begins" because the date is based on the moon and not on a specific date, however there are ways to know.

Some use the telescope to track the moon.

Masses make the trek to Mecca where they can pray at what Muslims believe to be the holiest of holy places.

Others listen to the prayer calls.

I however do not use any of these forms as Ramadan indicatiors. Let me tell you how I know when it's Ramadan:

When the entire state of Kuwait becomes this incredibly quiet, peaceful, sleeping baby of a ghost town each morning and afternoon.

That. That my friends is how you know Ramadan has arrived.

If you read my blog last year you know a little about my past experience with Ramadan, however, if you didn't, I'll quickly bring you up to speed.

Ramadan is an entire holy month for Muslims. During the month,......

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