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Of Ramadan traditions and practices / Anti-smoking drive during holy month 

Jump to full article: Kuwait Times (kw), 2003-11-03

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  • "Two symbols, the Sheesha and the Fanous lamp, have become synonymous with Ramadan, he mentioned. . . .

  • The Kuwaiti Association for Fighting Cancer and Smoking will publish special pamphlets for the public during the Holy month of Ramadan in order to make people aware of the ill-effects of smoking on their health. It is noted the habit of smoking is common not only among the adults but also among the teenagers in the schools. The primary reason is the parent's carelessness of their children. When they have no control on their children it gives them more freedom to do what they want.

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