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KU Muslim Students Observe Ramadan
Vinay Kothari
Muslim students at KU now are observing the sacred month of Ramadan, in recognition of the revelation to Prophet Muhammed of the Holy Koran about 610 A.D.
Devout Muslims fast from dawn till dusk for the entire month. They do not eat, drink or smoke during the day. This year Ramadan, which began Jan. 26, ends Feb. 25 with the festival of Id.
THE DATE OF Ramadan varies each year since it is based on the lunar calendar. According to the lunar calendar, each month starts with the appearance of the new moon. Generally, the beginning of Ramadan is announced to the people of the community in a way settled by local custom.
According to the Koran, every one physically fit is under obligation to fast during Ramadan.
Each Muslim prays five times a day — upon rising, at noon, in mid-afternoon, after sunset, and before retiring for bed. Special prayers are arranged during the Ramadan days. To Muslims a prayer is an
expression of praise and gratitude toward Heaven. Usually, the Koran is read during the prayer.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY in the Muslim community are largely at a standstill during Ramadan because of the hardship of the fasts. The people are therefore inclined to make up during the night for the deprivations of the day. The night time is usually devoted to entertainment and all sorts of pleasures.
Id, the fast breaking festival, begins at the end of the Ramadan month. During this festival, which lasts three or four days, the Muslim wears good clothes and visits his friends and relatives. The exchange of gifts takes place. Sometimes this festival is celebrated with more festivity and rejoicing than those of the major fasting festival.
Zafar H. Israili, Moradabad, India, graduate and president of the KU Muslim Society, said it is difficult for Muslim students here to get together for prayer. He expects good attendance at the last Friday prayer of the Ramadan month.
Nine Grants Awarded For Summer Research
Nine teachers at the University of Kansas will receive Watkins faculty scholarships for research this summer.
The nine, announced today by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe, will
GOP's Have Plan Trouble
The cancellation of Sen. Barry Goldwater's March 1 appearance at an all-University convocation, announced yesterday, marks the second time in two years that a possible 1964 Republican presidential candidate has had to call off a planned visit to KU.
A year ago, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller planned to attend a dinner here with Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe and watch the KU-Missouri football game.
Gov. Rockefeller, who was in this area to address a Republican party fund-raising dinner in Topeka, cancelled his trip to KU because of the disappearance of his son.
In a letter to Raymond Nichols, vice chancellor of the University and chairman of the convocation committee. Sen. Goldwater wrote:
"I am on the Preparedness Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee and have a deep interest in the witnesses who will be coming before us, so I am cancelling all of my commitments during this time."
Italian Film Scheduled
An Italian-language film will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Hoch Auditorium. The film, "L'Avventura," stars Monica Vitti and Gabrielle Ferzetti.
share a grant made available by the KU Endowment Association. Its purpose is to encourage junior faculty members to work full-time during summers on research.
The Endowment Association uses unrestricted income from the bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Watkins, KU benefactress.
The nine scholars and their research proposals are Max Baeumer, assistant professor of German; Aldon D. Bell, assistant professor of history; James A. Clifton, assistant professor of anthropology; Seymour Feldman, instructor in philosophy.
Herbert Galton, visiting assistant professor of Slavic languages and literatures; Marlin D. Harmony, assistant professor of chemistry; Vaclav Mudroch, assistant professor of history; Stanley M. Shumway, instructor of music theory and organ; and Henry M. Weidner, assistant professor of English.
Arab Dinner Set
The KU Arab-American Club will present its annual dinner on March 23, at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 925 Vermont.
Club members were appointed in a meeting last night to organize the evening program.
It was decided by the committee that the dinner should be open for guests and friends of club members. About 200 persons will be invited to the dinner.
The executive committee members for the present semester are Ahmed Hamdani, graduate, Aden, Arabia; president; Omneya Souelem, graduate, Cairo, Egypt, secretary, and Salwa Haddad, graduate, Brummana Lebanon, treasurer.
There are 23 members in the club, four Americans and 19 from different Arab countries.
HEY GUYS
Tickets for the Smothers Brothers' performance went on sale today for 75 cents, $1 and $1.25 at the information booth.
We have Valentine gifts for dolls at The Coach House. and FREE GIFT WRAP.
The two folk music and satire will appear in the Student Union Activities Spring Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday in Hoch Auditorium.
Smothers Tickets Go On Sale Today
The Coach House
An experimental drama series will be the next project of the Westminster Center, the Presbyterian group on campus.
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During the spring semester five plays, one a month will be presented. They will include "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett, "Spoon River Anthology" by Masters and Crafton, "Medea," "Aria Da Capo" by Edna St. Vincent Millay, and "Cup of Trembling" by Elizabeth Berryhill.
Drama Series Announced
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Robert Philips, director and originator of the series, has emphasized that students need not belong to the Presbyterian group to participate in the plays. He said that he would like to encourage anyone who is interested to come and try-out.
"Since most of these plays will be presented as staged readings, stage experience is not needed. If someone can read well they will be considered for a part," Phillips said.
In preparation for this project auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m Feb.11 and Feb.12 at the Westminster Center.
Approximately 25 parts will be cast.
P-t-P Scholarships Possible for Twenty
About 20 of the 40 applicants may receive the P-t-P book scholarships this semester.
The scholarships will be awarded to KU international students on the basis of merits and financial needs, David H. Martin, Coffeyville sophomore and chairman of the book committee, said.
Martin said the application blanks will be sent to each student before Friday.
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