Part of tolerance is understanding and I found a very interesting article here:

Ramadan nights

Ramadan nights had the feeling of modern day music concerts. Crowds of people gathered in tea shops, sitting side by side in rows on straw mats, all chewing the narcotic khat, sipping light, sweet black tea and burning incense once in a while on a little stove, or girgire, strategically positioned to warm the place and to help the effect of khat to kick in. The "rock and roll stars" of Ramadan nights ... more

posted by johnthompson at 18:00 | link | comments

I found this in addition to the United Nations one, which is very interesting and sheds light:

Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights

posted by johnthompson at 15:54 | link | comments

Take note:

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 18:

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

posted by johnthompson at 15:33 | link | comments