It is now the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and for Muslims everywhere, it is a very important time.
In Islam, this month is known as Ramadan, which lasts from Sept. 24 to Oct. 23 this year. During Ramadan, it is said that the gates to heaven are always open and the gates to hell are closed. It is a time for Muslims to focus on making their souls clean.
The most well-known part of Ramadan is the fast. For the whole month, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, or smoke while the sun is up. They are also not supposed to be angry or jealous.
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Some Muslims do not have to fast. Young children, pregnant women, and people who are sick do not need to take part in the fasting, but they will often feed a needy person during Ramadan instead.
(Emily Shih, Staff Writer)
現在是回曆的九月，這對世界各地的穆斯林來說是很重要的時節。
本月在回教中被稱為齋戒月，今年落在九月二十四日到十月二十三日。據說齋戒月期間天堂之門大開，地獄之門關閉，是穆斯林專注淨化靈魂的時間。
齋戒月最著名之處莫過於禁食。穆斯林一整個月在日落前都不得飲食或抽煙，也不應生氣或忌妒。
有些穆斯林不必禁食。孩童、孕婦和病患不必一起禁食，不過他們通常改以在齋戒月期間提供食物給需要的人。 （翻譯︰鄭湘儀）
The Dutch introduced the Indian mango (Mangifera indica) to Taiwan in the 17th century. It is a green-skinned mango with thick fibers that get stuck in the teeth, but it boasts a rich aroma and a unique taste. In 1954, Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture introduced several mango cultivars from Florida, USA, including the Irwin, Haden, and Keitt varieties. After seven years of testing and domestication, the Irwin variety was chosen for promotion. Years later, the sample saplings started to bear fruit. These mangoes were large, with thin, vibrant red peels and golden pulp. The Irwin mangoes were mouth-wateringly sweet and
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