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=Islam =

Islam was founded by Muhammad, a religious man who lived in Makkah. Muhammad founded Islam fourteen hundred years ago. Muhammad convinced the people of Makkah to follow the religion of Islam, and pray to only one god named Allah. Worship is called a __Mosque__ or __Masjid.__ Three of the most holy places of worship for Muslims are the Great Mosque which surrounds the Kaaba in Mecca, the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina, and Masjid Al-Aqsa, adjacent to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

You have to once in your lifetime visit Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has occupied a special place in the Islamic world, for it is towards Makkah and Islam's most sacred shrine. the pillars of faith and they are the five duties you need to complete in your life. The Five pillars of Faith are Shahada, Salat, Zakat. Siyam, Hajj. The total number of Muslims range from 0.7 to 1.2 billion worldwide and 1.1 to 7 million in the U.S. **3** About 21% of all people on Earth follow Islam. The religion is currently in a period of rapid growth. Christianity is currently the largest religion in the world. It is followed by about 33% of all people a percentage that has remained stable for decades. If current trends continue, Islam will become the most popular world religion sometime in the mid 21 century. The Quran is the primary text of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammed beginning in the year 610 C.E. It was founded between 644 and 656. The Quran is required reading for anyone who wants to understand Islam. Quran means The Recital in Arabic according to the story, the angel Gabriel commanded Muhammed to Recite.

At the end of Ramadan which is the thirty day fasting There is a huge celebration called Eidul-Fitr. Everyone dresses in their best clothes. They go to Mosque to pray together. Special celebrations meals are served up. Everyone has a holiday and many big family groups of relations all get together. Children are given Sweets,Presents, and often clothes.

The crescent moon and star symbol actually predates Islam by several thousand years. Information on the origins of the symbol are difficult to ascertain, but most sources agree that these ancient celestial symbols were in use by the peoples of Central Asia and Siberia in their worship of sun, moon, and sky gods. There are also reports that the crescent moon and star were used to represent the Carthaginian goddess Tanit or the Greek goddess Diana.

By:Josh        