Arab World Jittery of Attacks Before Ramadan

[ECH1969]

CAIRO, Egypt - The Middle East is jittery as it heads into Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual introspection that has become a time of increased attacks by suicide bombers who believe they receive extra blessings.

From Iraq to Lebanon to the Sinai, the month of prayer and after-dark feasting is now a month of heightened security.

One possible reason is the belief by some Islamic extremists that those who die in combat for a holy cause during Ramadan are especially blessed.

Muslims believe God began to reveal the Quran, the Islamic holy book, to Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago during Ramadan. Muslims are expected to abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk in order to focus on the spiritual.

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[tompayne1]

1. I hope

There are no major offensives planned for this time.