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Sukkot
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Sukkot is the holiday when Jews build huts and live in it for seven days. Find out why.




Jonah and the Big Fish
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Today is the holiest day for Jews. It's the holiday of Yom Kippur. This is the day Jews believe their fate is sealed for the coming year. It's also the day when they retell the story of Prophet Jonah and the big fish.

Ramadan Chefs
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This is the month of Ramadan --- when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. A difficult thing for anyone to do. But especially challenging for the group you're about to meet. Ramadan Kareem.

How Sweet It Is
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If ever there was a holiday for those with a sweet tooth, Rosh Hashanah would be the one. It's the Jewish new year. Shana Tovah.


Halal Ducks
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The desire to beat the Anaheim Ducks in hockey has inspired one halal butcher to sell a specialty for the first time.



Mecca Bound
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The Hajj or the Muslim Pilgrimmage to Mecca happens just once a year. It's a test of endurance--- a long walk in searing heat. It's also a very private journey. But we gain extraordinary access to this year's hajj through an Edmonton man who kept a video diary of his pilgrimmage.

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