On 24 March 2023, Grid News published NESA Center Distinguished Professor Hassan Abbas's latest article titled "What Ramadan really means to me — and nearly 2 billion Muslims."

"For many, Islam’s holy month involves much more than fasting prayer; it’s a 'physical and spiritual cleanse' as well."

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Hassan Abbas is the distinguished professor of international relations at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. His latest book is "The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib."

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