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Normally, in Muslim countries, many restaurants and hotels put screens in their windows so those who are fasting can't see the people eating inside, Ghani said. "That's kind of like a respect," he said. "I know [Utah] is not a Muslim country, but that is what I miss." But Ghani said in many instances, some of his professors and the people he works with on USU's International Student Council made sure they didn't have food in front of him while he was fasting. Although Ghani and 1/3 1b. Hamburger Pattie Bacon Tomato Fry sauce Pickle Lettuce Onion 165 EAST 1400 NORTH LOGAN (435) 752-2140 Bridal and Formal Wear Insurance Loss Drosses §24 and up Everything in the warehouse 65%0FF Everything must be sold Stotesmon file photo THE LOGAN ISLAMIC Center on 600 East in Logan is the only active mosque in Cache Valley. Many student and community members gather there each Friday. 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"I don't have any complaints," he said. "A lot of my friends don't like that part, but I like it since they're really following their religion." Once he began learning more, he realized there are similarities between Latterday Saints and Muslims. For example, both do not believe in drinking alcohol. The major difference between the two is Muslims believe that Jesus Christ is considered a prophet and only worship God, while Latter-day Saints and Christians believe Jesus Christ was the son of God, he said. Among other Muslim beliefs is the respect toward the prophet Muhammad, who, at the age of 40, received revelation from God through the Angel Gabriel, which continued for 23 years. The compilation of the revelations he received is known as the Quran, according to www.islamicity.com. 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