KABUL, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Ramadan or Muslims fasting month traditionally and religiously is the month of peace and unity among the faithful Muslims elsewhere in the world but contrary to expectations, the situation in Afghanistan seems different as militants have intensified activities since the beginning of the holy month.
Afghan Ulema or religious scholars in their messages on the eve of Ramadan called upon anti-government militants to halt hostilities or at least observe ceasefire during the month and enable faithful Muslims to perform Ramadan rituals free of violent incidents.
However, Taliban militants have rejected the call, terming it as a "trick" to undermine the so-called Jihad or holy war and vowed to intensify activities against government interests elsewhere in the war-ravaged country.
Taliban in the articles and statements posted on its website has described Ramadan as the month of "Jihad and victory" calling upon its fighters to speed up operations throughout the holy month.
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