As Inland Empire Muslims embark on the holy month of Ramadan, a daily ritual of fasting that's one of the five pillars of the religion, they also are keenly aware that their faith remains mysterious and controversial to many Americans.

"This method of fasting is a way and a means of an individual to reidentify his role in society and reidentify with his faith," said Ralph Salmi, director of the Center for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Cal State San Bernardino.

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