Synopsis
Various Muslims describe what Ramadan and is how they are looking forward to the festival.
- Programme: Ramadan Diaries
- Episode: 1: Pre-Ramadan
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Religious Education | Islam | Festivals
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