71.   Israeli security forces have been on alert for an attack by Islamic militants throughout the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which ends this week.

72.   It cited the need to prepare for a national holiday and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

73.   It had been scheduled for earlier this month but was delayed because of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

74.   It is an Indonesian Moslem tradition to visit the graves of their loved ones before the Ramadhan fasting month.

75.   Israeli security forces have been on high alert for an attack by Islamic militants throughout the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which ends this week.

76.   Jerusalem Day is held to coincide with the last Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

77.   Kuwait and Libya announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday after they failed to sight a new moon on Wednesday night.

78.   Local residents have a tradition of greeting the Ramadhan fasting month by swimming in the sea and having a picnic on the beach.

79.   Later Friday, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Lebanon all announced the fasting month would begin in their countries on Saturday too.

80.   Mahathir must call national elections before December, but local news reports have said they are likely to be held in April after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.