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Day 14 - Steven Longden: “Suited and Booted”

Revealing Ramadan: 30 Days, 30 Voices [mp3, 5:08]

by Trent Gilliss, senior editor

Steven LongdenOn this 14th day of Ramadan, a Mancunian who converted to Islam in 1993: Steven Longden. He tells the story of dressing up for prayers at a local mosque for one of his first Ramadans and his recollection of a beautiful recitation of the Qur’an. He also shares his own Arabic recitation.

Check back on this blog each day or on our Facebook page to hear a new voice in our “Revealing Ramadan” series. If you’re the on demand type or simply need a more automated form of listening, we’ve produced a special podcast feed that’s available now. Oh, and a special show too!

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  • 2 years ago [Tue, Aug 24th, 2010 at 1:00pm]
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