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 ...
Clearing Up Common Misconceptions about Ramadan
Ramadan in the Workplace
Ramadan can be difficult for Muslims when their employers and coworkers are unfamiliar with the holiday and its observance. But, the Huffington Post has put together this simple but helpful guide to Ramadan in the workplace for interfaith employers and colleagues! Check it out at the link below. READ MORE (Huffington Post) ...
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) ...
Teens Come Together to Send Ramadan Cards to US Mosques
A new interfaith campaign by DoSomething.org, called "Sincerely, Us," is inviting non-Muslim teens to send cards to mosques during Ramadan. The initiative is meant to show support for the American Muslim community and honor this sacred holiday. According to DoSomething.org, "We know we can't solve the problem of hate, but we know it is important and powerful for a generation of young people to show support to our Muslim American neighbors..." Read more (Mashable) ...
