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Ramadan begins in Belgium on Sunday

BRUSSELS, June 28 (KUNA) -- The fasting month of Ramadan will begin in Belgium on Sunday, the Islamic Centre in Brussels announced here Friday night.
The Muslim Executive of Belgium, the official body that represents Muslims in their religious affairs, also said in a statement that the Council of Theologians has determined that the first day of Ramadan falls on Sunday June 29.
An estimated 700,000 Muslims mainly from Morocco and Turkey live in Belgium which has a population of around 11 million. (end) nk.tg