Over 500 Los Angeles-area Muslims gathered on LA's notorious Skid Row to distribute clothes, hygiene essentials, food, water, and other necessities to the homeless. Volunteers also offered health screenings. As one of the event organizers notes, volunteering and giving back are essential Muslim values, particularly during Ramadan, saying: "As a Muslim, it's important that we treat mankind correctly, the way that we are guided in the Koran... The Koran is the holy book of Islam, and in this book, ...
St. Louis Muslims Give Back during Ramadan
Ramadan is about charity and performing good works, and one group of Muslims from the St. Louis area is doing just that by serving food to the less fortunate at a local homeless shelter. According to one of the participants, the work was rewarding, especially during Ramadan: "During Ramadan, your good deeds are multiplied up to like 70,000. So, like, you do one good deed it's multiplied. So you want to do even more... During that time, you're more spiritual. Even those who, let's say, don't ...
Kids and Ramadan: A Focus on Good Deeds
Young children may not participate in fasting during Ramadan, but they still learn the values of this sacred holiday through special activities, stories, and—most importantly—good deeds. Read more about how Muslim parents are teaching their children about Ramadan in this piece by the Washington Post. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
Teach Your Children about Ramadan with these Books!
Check out this list of informative and entertaining children's books about Ramadan, put together by The Washington Post. Focusing on family, food, charity, and faith, these books explore the qualities and values that are at the heart of Ramadan, and are accessible and enjoyable for both Muslim and interfaith children. Read more (Washington Post) ...
Muslim and Latino Groups Unite during Ramadan
A new Ramadan initiative in Orange County, California is bringing the Muslim and Latino communities together around food and conversation. Called "Taco Trucks at Every Mosque," the campaign aims to counter stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam, while also bringing together two communities—Muslims and Latinos—who are facing increasing discrimination. According to Rida Hamida, one of the event organizers, "This is perfect timing. The purpose of this month [Ramadan] is to give ...
