There are a growing number of interfaith iftars and Ramadan celebrations taking place across the U.S., which bring together members of local interfaith communities to share good food and learn from one another. Learn about one such iftar event that took place in Malibu at the link below!
READ MORE (Malibu Times)How the Sacrifices of Ramadan Help Care for the Spirit
Observing Ramadan requires a kind of physical and spiritual discipline and rigor, and in a era of “detoxes” and other forms of self-care, Ramadan provides a spiritual as well as physical purification. Read more about how the sacrifices of Ramadan provide care to the spirit in this great piece in the New York Times.
READ MORE (New York Times)Remembering Muslim American Heroes
On Memorial Day, Americans honor and remember the servicemen and -women who gave their lives for our country. This includes many Muslim members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. Read more at the link below.
READ MORE (The New Yorker)Digital Detox of Ramadan
For many Muslims observing Ramadan, the holy month comes with a built-in digital detox, as Muslims unplug from technology and work on cultivating relationships with friends and family in person.
READ MORE (Religion News)Making Schools Ramadan-Friendly
Muslims observing Ramadan still go about their normal business and schedules during the holy month, including attending school classes. Here is a guide for teachers and administrators for building Ramadan-friendly schools and classrooms.
READ MORE (Seattle Times)