At first, I stopped fasting. I had come to the US in 1971, a newly wed bride. In Pakistan I would fast regularly, but here in NY, the communal sense that goes with fasting was missing. No iftar gatherings, no one around you fasting, no Muslim community, no sounds of adhan announcing the beginning and ending of the fast, no Ramadan Mubarak signs adorning the stores... So my husband and I just stopped fasting, and it went on for a decade. It was only when my children started growing up, that we ...
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) ...
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) ...
