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Muslim Marines eat to strengthen spiritual fitness August 3, 2012 — As the darkness of night swept over Camp Pendleton, the recitation of the Adhan could be heard throughout the halls of the Blinder Memorial Chapel, Aug. 2. Pendleton's Muslim community gathered for Iftar, an evening meal to break fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. "Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam," MORE
Camp Pendleton hosts Islamic celebration, promotes cultural awareness September 3, 2010 — As the sun sets over the hills of Camp Pendleton, Aug. 31, a feast known as an iftar, was enjoyed by base’s Muslim community in celebration of Ramadan, a sacred time of the year for Islam.The South Mesa Chapel was the site of the iftar. It was hosted by Camp Pendleton’s Islamic chaplain, Navy Lt. j.g. Asif I. Balbale. He is one of five Islamic MORE