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What are halal foods?

  • Written by Myriam Renaud, PhD Candidate in Religious Thought and Ethics, University of Chicago
A Muslim family breaks fast during the month of Ramadan.AP Photo/Chris Carlson

During the month of Ramadan, for 30 days, Muslims who choose to fast will neither eat nor drink during daylight hours. At night, when they break their fast, many will only choose foods that are considered permissible under Islamic law. The Arabic word for such food is...

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