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Moon

What it usually means: A thing that comes out in the sky every night.
What it means if you’re Muslim: A thing that tears apart the community every Eid.

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Fast

What it usually means: An adjective meaning something that moves quickly.
What it means if you’re Muslim: A noun meaning refraining from food and water from sunrise to sunset. Contrary to what is implied, a fast moves very slowly.

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Fart

What it usually means: An involuntary passing of gas
What it means if you’re Muslim: A sign that it's time to redo your wudu.

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Date

What it usually means: A dinner and a movie with someone you met on the internet.
What it means if you're Muslim: A ridiculously sweet fruit you eat to break your fast. Probably followed by a bunch of overeating.

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