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CALGARY Over 200 packages of food and juice were donated to members of Calgary s Muslim community today in honour of Ramadan. Members of the Ascension Catholic Parish donated the packages to the NW Islamic Centre in front of a small gathering of members from both communities. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims globally as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During Ramadan, adult members of the Muslim community fast from dawn to sunset. The food and juice packages are meant for when the daily fast is broken at sunset. It s very important, said Umar Arshi, Director of Interfaith with the NW Islamic Centre. It s a really nice gesture from the Roman Catholic community; it shows what we are doing and understand another side, a different faith, as well, said Arshi. ....