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There’s no question that travelers are able to postpone the fasting requirement of Ramadan. But what does that mean to an Egyptian-born fencer in 2012?<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at Sherif Farrag’s dilemma: “How Best To Compete During Ramadan Fast”<\/A>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There’s no question that travelers are able to postpone the fasting requirement of Ramadan. But what does that mean to an Egyptian-born fencer in 2012? 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