Ramadan and The World Cup
This year’s Ramadan, which involves fasting and increased prayer, coincides with the second round of the World Cup. The New York Times takes you through how it has affected Muslim players and fans … [Read more...]
Ramadan: Fasting and Breaking The Fast
This year Ramadan falls in the midst of summer and that’s a lot of hours between suhoor (pre-dawn breakfast meal) and iftar (after sunset, breaking of the fast). Mohamed Abdelkader says of fasting, … [Read more...]
Dying Art of the Misaharatis
Long before alarm clocks were invented, Misaharatis would wander through a village during Ramadan, waking everyone up for Suhoor (the dawn meal) by chanting to the beats of a drum. Al Jazeera takes a … [Read more...]
During Ramadan, Muslim Charities Plan Aid For Struggling Egypt
During the holy time of Ramadan, Muslims focus their attention to fasting and giving to charity. This year Ramadan starts on May 17th in Egypt but already charities are preparing to offer food and … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Report: Doctors & Ramadan
Vice News reports that "Muslims in the U.S. are over-represented in multiple fields that are considered essential during the COVID-19 crisis. In Michigan, for example, under 3 percent of the overall … [Read more...]
NYT Picks These Books By #MuslimAuthors
New York Times recently picked these three books by Muslim authors: SALT HOUSES by Hala Alyan Debut novel by Palestinian-American author Hala Alyan -- the story spans four generations of the … [Read more...]
During Ramadan, Muslims Give Back
“A lot of Ramadan is about donating and sacrifice,” says Maisha Rahman, event coordinator for the Ramadan Fight Against Hunger which is now in its fourth year in Michigan. Last year more than 400 … [Read more...]
Wondering Why Muslims Don’t Lose Weight During Ramadan…?
BuzzFeed presents another fun listicle of “22 Reasons Muslims Don’t Lose Weight During Ramadan” (hint, it’s the scrumptious food!). Recipes included! Caution, don’t read while fasting, you’ve been … [Read more...]
Muslims with Disabilities and Health Issues Find Alternatives for Ramadan Practices
Chicago Tribute reports that in the past, "Muslims who have disabilities or chronic health issues often felt left out of Ramadan practices. But many who struggle with fasting or praying during the … [Read more...]
All About #BlackMuslimRamadan
Donna Auston is known of late for starting the twitter campaign #BlackMuslimRamadan which was initially created as a “crowd-sourced digital journey through black Muslim life” during this past Ramadan. … [Read more...]
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