Religion in brief ORONO: ISLAMIC CENTER OPEN DURING RAMADAN

The Islamic Center of Maine will be open for evening prayer every day at sunset during Ramadan. A potluck supper will be held at the mosque, located at Park and Washburn streets, each Saturday after prayers. The Muslim holiday was expected to begin today, the morning after the first sighting of a new moon. It will end with the rising of the new moon in four weeks. Ramadan is the ninth month of the year for Muslims, who follow the lunar calendar. During Ramadan all adult Muslims – health permitting – are to abstain from food, drink, smoking and sexual activity from sunrise to sunset. Each Muslim is advised to read the Quran, the holy book of the faith, during the month. Call 866-7932.