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Colombia's Muslim Community Observes Ramadan With Quiet Conviction in Medellin Celebration

Colombia's Muslim community is celebrating Ramadan with quiet conviction, as a young local teenager, Zia, observes the holy month with faith and dedication.

Colombia's Muslim Community Observes Ramadan With Quiet Conviction in Medellin Celebration
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Colombia's Muslim community is celebrating Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims around the world. For 14-year-old Ziauddin Yahya Iqbal Sandoval in Medellin, Colombia, observing Ramadan with quiet conviction is a significant tradition. Despite being raised in a predominantly Christian country, Sandoval's Muslim faith remains an important part of his identity. The celebration marks a time for spiritual growth and community bonding for the small but vibrant Muslim community in Colombia.

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