For those who have asked about, or who have heard the news today, the answer is yes, we are also taking stricter security measures and precautions in this last week of Ramadan.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/02/politics/us-embassies-close/index.html?c=world
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/08/02/208255213/state-department-issues-worldwide-travel-alert
As I understand it, the last week of Ramadan is the most holy time, when Mohammed experienced his greatest number of visions and when the greatest number of alms are to be paid. As a result of the stronger desire to offer acts of sacrifice, we are, as such, prepared for more radical interpretations of this religious teaching.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/02/politics/us-embassies-close/index.html?c=world
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/08/02/208255213/state-department-issues-worldwide-travel-alert
As I understand it, the last week of Ramadan is the most holy time, when Mohammed experienced his greatest number of visions and when the greatest number of alms are to be paid. As a result of the stronger desire to offer acts of sacrifice, we are, as such, prepared for more radical interpretations of this religious teaching.
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