32: Explainer: The what, why & how of Ramadan

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On behalf of non-Muslims, Matt peppers John with questions about Ramadan, including:

• Why Ramadan is the best time to hang out with Muslims even if they're "hunger and angry" by moonrise.
  
• Is it appropriate to say, "Happy Ramadan?"
  
• Why does Ramadan seem to move around the calendar?
• What is iftar?
• What's the big deal bout dates and why is the fruit is an iftar tradition?
• What might a Muslim feel by the end of Ramadan?
• And, lastly, does a Christian participate in something "theologically Islamic" if they attend an iftar?

• What Are Dates, and Why Are They So Awesome? | Bon Appétit
• The Five Pillars of Islam | The Metropolitan Museum of Art