Hungering and thirsting in Lent and Ramadan

Iran (MNN) — Christians around the globe are marking the beginning of Lent with ashes on their foreheads today. Those fasting during this season will join another group who have been doing so for five days already: Muslims. For them, February 28 began the annual commemoration of Ramadan, a month of fasting in pursuit of spiritual purity. From sunrise to sunset, Ramadan observers do not eat or drink. Nazanin Baghestani with Heart4Iran says they want to hear from God, and this is an opportunity fo