Muslims fasting for Ramadan still come into work and school and go about their regular routines. This article outlines some do's and don't's that can help making the workplace Ramadan-friendly and welcoming during this time. READ MORE (Business Insider) ...
Welcoming Ramadan with Interfaith Friends
For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of reflection, personal sacrifice, and time spent with family. Increasingly, it is also a time to share traditions, meals, and more with interfaith friends and neighbors. Learn more about one such event taking place in Austin, Texas, well as some great suggestions for breaking fast in the city. READ MORE (Austin Chronicle) ...
How Can Religious Holidays Bring Together People of Different Faiths?
Interfaith Seder Brings Faith Communities Together
In the wake of the tragedy and violence of the New Zealand mosque attacks and, more recently, the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, interfaith communities are creating new ways for people to connect and get to know each other, like this interfaith Passover seder in Maryland. Learn more at the link below. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
Muslims Invited to Worship at Synagogue after Fire Destroyed their Mosque
In a wonderful act of interfaith solidarity and support, a Manhattan Jewish congregation invited Muslims from a nearby mosque to worship at their synagogue after a fire at a neighboring restaurant destroyed the mosque. In a sermon posted online, the mosque's imam addressed his congregation, saying: “The most blessed moment maybe in my life in New York, I’m witnessing it right now." READ MORE (The Standard) ...