The Muslim fast of Ramadan occurs
A)at the end of the Metonic cycle.
B)on the spring equinox.
C)on the summer solstice.
D)during the ninth month of a 12- month lunar cycle.
E)during a thirteenth month of the Metonic cycle.

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The Muslim fast of Ramadan occurs during the ninth month of a 12-month lunar cycle. This is because the Islamic calendar is based on the phases of the moon, and each month begins with the sighting of a new crescent moon. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as an act of worship and self-discipline.

The Muslim Fast of Ramadan Occurs