Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, an Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, educates U.S. service members and coalition partners on Ramadan at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)

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Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, an Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, educates U.S. service members and coalition partners on Ramadan at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)

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Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, an Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, educates U.S. service members and coalition partners on Ramadan at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)

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Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, a Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, after a Ramadan cultural brief at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)

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Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, an Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, educates U.S. service members and coalition partners on Ramadan at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)

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Dr. Ali Alkandari: Ramadan cultural brief

Published March 24, 2023

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Dr. Ali A. Alkandari, an Arabic and Islamic Studies expert, educates U.S. service members and coalition partners on Ramadan at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 14, 2023. Dr. Alkandari spoke on the significance of Ramadan, what to expect in Kuwait during Ramadan, and some cultural courtesies to observe. Having a better comprehension of the host nation’s culture allows for deeper understanding, mutual respect and lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)