Ramadan

During Ramadan Celebration Month at Disney, we're shining a light on Muslim employees, consumers, and fans around the world.

Plus, visit the [Disney+ YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@disneyplus/search?query=american%20eid)to watch American Eid with an introduction by writer and director, Aqsa Alta. “The outfits, songs, food, and the small yet significant details to showcase Eid in India are a few examples of how impactful relatable content is for people of all backgrounds.” “This is the first time Disney has celebrated Ramadan in its 100-year history and it makes me proud to work here and be a part of this company.” During Ramadan Celebration Month at Disney, we’re shining a light on Muslim employees, consumers, and fans around the world. It’s a time for reflection, community, service, charity, and celebration. [’The Eid Mystery’](https://youtu.be/gVYNARVRYwM) episode of Mira, Royal Detective continues to be a family favorite among all my nieces,” added Saima Faheem, manager of media strategy at Disney Entertainment and another co-founder of Disney’s Muslim BERG.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Millions of Muslims in Indonesia are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan that was set to begin Thursday as many grappled with ...

People in Indonesia’s deeply conservative Aceh province celebrate the beginning of Ramadan with Meugang festivities by slaughtering animals such as oxen or buffalo, as well as smaller animals like chicken and ducks. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the joyous Eid al-Fitr holiday, when children often receive new clothes and gifts. After evening prayers, many boys and girls across Jakarta parade through the streets of the densely populated neighborhoods. Even a tiny sip of water or a puff of smoke is enough to invalidate the fast. Each year, thousands of villagers who live on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Central Java visit cemeteries to welcome Ramadan. Shortly after the announcement, mosques flooded with devotees offering evening prayers known as “tarawih” on the first eve of Ramadan.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar one instead of a solar one, so months begin when a new moon is sighted. The two main ways Muslims observe Ramadan are through lots of prayer and fasting. It starts when the first moon is observed over Mecca.

Aniqa Mian, a 29-year-old Muslim American who grew up in a religious household in Los Angeles, won't be fasting this Ramadan. She has conflicted feelings ...

“If I go back to even a slight bit of restricting, I will get back into the habit really quickly,” she says. For Muneeb Baig, a 24-year-old Pakistani American in Yonkers, New York, who doesn’t fast because he is diabetic, these questions can be “weird or awkward.” Baig, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of nine, tried to fast when he was 13 but had to break it halfway through. “On the heavier end of the spectrum, if a person isn’t even getting out of bed or brushing their teeth, we can’t expect them to take on fasting.” She wakes up early for fajr prayer and instead of eating the pre-dawn meal, she reads the Quran. “Last year, my mom asked me to try to fast; I fasted one day and I was in bed for three days,” Khan says. “There’s ways that I can make it feel like it’s still Ramadan for myself,” she says. But Awaad worries that some doctors may shut down the prospect of fasting for patients without taking the time to understand the details of their case. There’s also “judgment or shame that you’re not as good of a Muslim,” she adds. Syed, who sees about 25-30 clients a week in the Chicago area, tries to help them understand that they are exempt from fasting requirements as an act of mercy. “That’s really the opposite of fasting,” Khan says. While the restrictions around diet can help many Muslims feel spiritually connected, they can also be addictive and harmful for those with a habit or history of eating disorders. “It feels like I am making fasting seem like a bad thing; because I fasted, now I have an eating disorder.” The reality is more complicated.

Dine out this Ramadan with this guide to suhoor and iftar in the Philly area.

[kabobeesh.com](https://www.kabobeesh.com/), 🕒 Monday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. For other days in the week, there is a special which includes salads and soups and an entree for $19.99. Enjoy omelets with flatbreads like parathas and naan, paya (goat feet stew), and qeema (ground beef) fry. Get iftar snacks, including fruit salad, pakoras (fried fritters), samosas (fried, stuffed triangle-shaped pastries), and dates, plus drinks, throughout the month holiday at this Pakistani restaurant in University City. A Karachi-style iftar buffet will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at this colorful Pakistani restaurant in Voorhees, New Jersey. to 3 a.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday to Saturday open 24 hours to 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. While most of the establishments listed offer halal meat, check out our guide to halal After 7 p.m., iftar is traditionally observed with dates, fresh juices, fried snacks and favorite dishes to break the fast.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk ...

Ramadan culminates in Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the last 10 nights of the month, when Muslims engage in intense late night worship. The normal bustle of cities dies down by late afternoon, with streets emptying and shops closing early. Muslims traditionally break the fast at sunset as the Prophet Muhammad was said to have done, with a sip of water and a few dates. Eating or drinking in public during the day is generally frowned upon in Muslim-majority countries. After sunset prayers, family and friends gather for “iftars” — feasts with local holiday treats like candies and nuts. and Europe, are accepting and welcoming of others around them who are not observing Ramadan. Islam follows a lunar calendar, so the month begins a week and a half earlier each year, cycling through the seasons, including the long days of hot summers. They are also encouraged to refrain from cursing, fighting, gossip or road rage throughout the holy month. [amid soaring prices](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-inflation-health-business-climate-and-environment-00539505ec5db37de5877137b9febeb8) fueled in part by the war in Ukraine. But this year there was broad agreement that it began Wednesday evening, with Thursday declared as the first day of fasting. Muslim authorities in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries have also announced that Ramadan will begin Wednesday night. He said the price of cooking spices has doubled since last year.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk ...

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There are many restaurants in the region where Muslims can break the daily fast, and some are offering special iftar meals for dine-in or takeout.

on Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. NW) (check the schedule here) and offer carryout until 9 or 9:30. (The dumplings, however, are not.) They’re open until 9 or 10 p.m. (2315 South Eads St., Arlington) (1764 Columbia Road NW) Washington St., Falls Church) (4915 Maryland 210, Oxon Hill) (Tysons, for example, closes at 7 so would be less helpful for post-sundown meal.) (Various locations) [halal restaurant](https://www.newyorkgrilldc.com/) in Columbia Heights offers sandwiches and burgers, falafel and kabob platters, rice platters with gyro meat, or D.C. on Thursday, and 10 p.m. (12830 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring)

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer ...

Ramadan culminates in Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the last 10 nights of the month, when Muslims engage in intense late night worship. and Europe, are accepting and welcoming of others around them who are not observing Ramadan. For the next 30 days, Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything — even the tiniest sip of water — from sunrise to sunset. But this year there was broad agreement that it began Wednesday evening, with Thursday declared as the first day of fasting. Islam follows a lunar calendar, so the month begins a week and a half earlier each year, cycling through the seasons, including the long days of hot summers. This year many will struggle to afford holiday treats amid soaring prices fueled in part by the war in Ukraine.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk ...

Ramadan culminates in Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the last 10 nights of the month, when Muslims engage in intense late night worship. The normal bustle of cities dies down by late afternoon, with streets emptying and shops closing early. Muslims traditionally break the fast at sunset as the Prophet Muhammad was said to have done, with a sip of water and a few dates. Eating or drinking in public during the day is generally frowned upon in Muslim-majority countries. After sunset prayers, family and friends gather for “iftars” — feasts with local holiday treats like candies and nuts. and Europe, are accepting and welcoming of others around them who are not observing Ramadan. Islam follows a lunar calendar, so the month begins a week and a half earlier each year, cycling through the seasons, including the long days of hot summers. They are also encouraged to refrain from cursing, fighting, gossip or road rage throughout the holy month. [amid soaring prices](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-inflation-health-business-climate-and-environment-00539505ec5db37de5877137b9febeb8) fueled in part by the war in Ukraine. But this year there was broad agreement that it began Wednesday evening, with Thursday declared as the first day of fasting. Muslim authorities in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries have also announced that Ramadan will begin Wednesday night. He said the price of cooking spices has doubled since last year.

Observance of Muslim or Jewish holidays often depends on the sunset, but that can be hard for astronauts on board the International Space Station.

At the time, he told CNN that, although he is Jewish, he didn’t plan to observe Yom Kippur, which began at sundown the day of his launch in 2021. [said](https://makkah.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/a_guideline_ibadah_at_iss.pdf) his fasting could be postponed until he returned to Earth or he could fast in accordance with the time zone of the place from which he had launched. Heber does note, however, that it is theoretically possible to stretch what should be a one-day holiday into three days, depending on exactly where the spacecraft’s orbit lies. He’s one of fewer than a dozen Muslim astronauts who have traveled to space, and at the end of his mission in about five months, he will have been the first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates to complete a long-duration stay on the floating laboratory. And according to that, you either win or lose and I was just trying to see how you might reinterpret the rules for spaceflight since there’s no up or down,” he explained to the camera. He was also relieved of the obligation to attempt to kneel while praying — a difficult feat in zero gravity. A rabbi from the 18th century, Jacob Emden, was naturally not familiar with space travel. But Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon did attempt it in 2003, when he flew aboard a Space Shuttle Columbia mission and, in keeping with advice from “leading rabbinical experts,” he observed Shabbat in accordance with Cape Canaveral, Florida, time, the place from which he had launched. There will also be two Muslim festivals — Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, a celebration of the annual pilgrimage that Muslims make to Mecca, the holy land in Saudi Arabia, that begins June 28. Ramon and his six crewmates died when the Columbia orbiter broke apart during their return to Earth on February 1, 2003. But what if the sun’s clockwork were to suddenly change, as it does for astronauts riding aboard the International Space Station? For centuries, a setting sun has signaled the end of fasting rituals on holidays such as Ramadan and Yom Kippur, a cue to tuck into a delicious meal after a full day of abstaining from food and drink.

A crescent moon sighting will kick off the holy month of Ramadan, sending many of the world's Muslims into a month-long fast from sunrise to sunset.

A new moon indicates the start of a new month, but Muslims will generally wait for the crescent moon to start the fast. Anyone who cannot partake in the fast in a healthy and safe way is exempt from it. Their energy levels might not be the same, but it's all for a reason and it's not meant to be easy. "A lot of people refrain from eating and drinking in front of a fasting individual out of respect, but some of them take it to the next level," said 30-year-old Tarek Halabi, who started fasting at 14 years old. "There are different schools of thought and fiqh, or jurisprudence, within Islam." If you see a Muslim friend not participating in the fast, don't call it out. But your Muslim friends also want you to know that they can still brush their teeth and shower — maintaining good hygiene is an integral part of Islam. The purpose is to make better choices and tune out the noise to make space for spirituality. To settle it once and for all: No, not even water. The fast is not meant as punishment, or to torture those observing it. So, don't be concerned for your Muslim peers and their lack of food and drink. Then, comes to feel for the less fortunate."

Tablescape for suhoor featuring tandoori buffalo wings peanut butter and jelly oats roti omelet rollup blueberry. Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by ...

Bloom a spoonful of good tandoori masala with butter and combine it with lime juice, honey, and hot sauce for a finger-licking-good riff on the classic. It’s the kind of meal you eat with the knowledge that the fast to come will be a hard one. after a long night at the mosque; and the one I have when I’m hosting people late at night. For others, a bit of a knot in the stomach might start to form, mostly from the thought of not eating all day. I need to eat, and I take the two meals I’m allotted during Ramadan very seriously. During Ramadan, a spiritual month of fasting for many Muslims, there are two important mealtimes: Iftar, a meal to break fast at the end of the day, and Sehri, also called Suhoor, the predawn meal eaten before the fast begins.

As more than 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, the hours of fasting this year will range from 10 to 18 hours depending.

The average fasting hours worldwide usually fall between 14 to 15 hours. These include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Palestine. Shortest fasting hours Jakarta, Indonesia: 13 hours Madrid, Spain: 15 hours Depending on the time of year, the fasting period can exceed 20 hours. Rome, Italy: 15 hours Zurich, Switzerland: 15 hours Longest fasting hours Ottawa, Canada: 17 hours Glasgow, Scotland: 17 hours Helsinki, Finland: 17 hours

Mohammad Hassan Khalil, Michigan State University Editor's note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies.

The prevailing belief among Muslims is that it was in the final 10 nights of Ramadan that the [Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad](https://pluralism.org/i%E2%80%99tikaf). [foster certain attitudes and values](http://aboutislam.net/shariah/refine-your-heart/advice/ramadan-training-spiritual-endurance) that they would be able to cultivate over the course of an entire year. [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com) under a Creative Commons license. [exempt from the obligation](https://sop.washington.edu/wp-content/uploads/Ramadan-and-Medications.pdf) to fast; the same is true for anyone who is traveling. As such, engaging in wrongdoing effectively [undermines the fast](https://pluralism.org/ramadan-and-eid-al-fitr). This is especially true during the final 10 nights of the month. [abstain](https://pluralism.org/islamic-practices) from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn to sunset each day of the month. In addition to being the period in which the Quran was believed to have been first revealed, this is a time when divine rewards are believed to be multiplied. Those unable to fast at all, if they are financially able, are [expected to provide meals](https://www.islamicity.org/5331/islamic-legal-rules-of-fasting) to the needy as an alternative course of action. In the Islamic calendar, however, the timing of Ramadan varies from year to year. Able-bodied Muslims are expected to It seems that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the name of a scorching hot summer month.

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The first day of Ramadan 2023 in Algeria is Thursday, March 23, according to the country's Islamic Affairs Ministry.

The month also marks spiritual activities through which Muslims seek to strengthen their connection with God. [Ramadan](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/lifestyle/ramadan) will also start on Thursday in other countries across the world – including Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar, among others. Throughout the holy month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset.

A Philadelphia author's book shines a light on Muslim children and the Muslim faith, just as the holy month of Ramadan begins.

"Everybody's open to children's books," said the author, whose works have gained accolades from outlets such as NPR and Time Magazine. "'Salat in Secret' is a book about a young boy who really wants to pray all five daily prayers," she said of the upcoming book. She added that the main character of 'Salat in Secret' has to learn to advocate for himself and ask for a place to pray.

Muslim devotees offer prayers marking the start of Islam's holy month of Ramadan at Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya on March 22, 2023.

As Muslims around the world geared up for what is the holiest month in Islam, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) announced the anticipated date ...

Marvel](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-actor-makes-dream-come-true-starring-in-mcus-ms-marvel) [How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/how-muhammad-ali-african-american-muslims-established-houstons-most-historic-mosque) For those unfamiliar with the annual ritual, in short, Ramadan is when Muslims fast - abstain from food and drinks (even water) as well as other things perceived as vices – from sunrise to sunset for 30 days.

It is a month devoted to fasting without food or water from dawn to dusk. Muslims celebrate to honor the revealing of the Quran to the Prophet. Ramadan ...

The hardest part of Ramadan is the week after. The inner fast hones in on spiritual acts and the nurturing of Islamic principles. Engaging in the inner fast reconnects a person with a higher power. The heart-centered fast is never-ending and does not stop at sunset. Helwa, the author approaches fasting with three spiritual stages — the outer fast, the inner fast and the heart-centered fast. Muslims celebrate to honor the revealing of the Quran to the Prophet.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time when Muslims fast from food and drink and when Zakat holds a greater spiritual reward.

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David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee:Today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Many colleagues and IRC clients ...

To all observing, I wish you a peaceful and reflective Ramadan in these uncertain times. Community, charity and prayer have immediate challenges to the fore.I am continuously inspired by the way in which all IRC staff, from all backgrounds and all circumstances, put others first and embody the values of community, dignity, compassion, and solidarity in supporting our clients and each other. For millions of people around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep inner self-reflection, with values of community and generosity to the fore alongside spiritual practices such as fasting.

Annually, Muslims all over the world look forward to their holy month of Ramadan in which they are encouraged to fast, pray and engulf themselves in good ...

As the month of Ramadan begins to end, Muslims will seek to carry on the improvements and changes in their lives striving to build about a positive change in the world and invite others to do so also. As a result, instead of focusing on meals that fill the stomach, the mind aims to seek meals that will fulfill the soul. Thus, fasting goes a long way to remove and minimize the pains and sufferings of humanity. The Muslims wake up many hours before dawn for individual prayer and the remembrance of God. Annually, Muslims all over the world look forward to their holy month of Ramadan in which they are encouraged to fast, pray and engulf themselves in good deeds in an extraordinary manner. Muslims are encouraged to seek opportunities to do extra good deeds throughout this month than they usually would throughout the rest of the year.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar one instead of a solar one, so months begin when a new moon is sighted. The two main ways Muslims observe Ramadan are through lots of prayer and fasting. It starts when the first moon is observed over Mecca.

Around one quarter of the world's population expected to observe the Islamic holy month and fast from sunrise to sunset.

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The first daily fast of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began Thursday, as hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide enter a ...

Some 1,400 mosques have been destroyed or damaged by the quake, Turkish authorities say, leaving tens of thousands to pray in makeshift tents. Arab countries are continuing to suffer from the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine, with many reliant on grain imports from eastern Europe. In war-torn Sanaa, the picture is bleaker still, with residents struggling to purchase even basic supplies. During the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for indulgent nighttime meals. Amid the uncertainty, most find common ground in complaining about the rising cost of living. For Sudan, the holy season comes as the promise of a new political era approaches.

For the next 30 days, Muslims observing Ramadan will refrain from eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset.

They are also encouraged to refrain from cursing, fighting, gossiping and road rage throughout the holy month. Travellers are also exempt, including athletes attending tournaments away from home. Family and friends will gather for joyful nightly feasts.

Organisers hope the events will encourage people from all faiths to learn more about Islam.

People observing Ramadan can attend the Iftar next to the Trojan Centre every Saturday to break their fast with other members of the community throughout the holy month. Mr Elsharif said: "The kids come here and are really keen to start Ramadan and celebrate that. Celebrations are being held to mark the start of Ramadan this week.

Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, is when Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

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Here some Milwaukee area restaurants and events being held in commemoration of the Islamic month of Ramadan.

[Peshawar Restaurant in Greenfield](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066582407982) will offer a special iftar buffet at 8:30 p.m. [Shawarma King](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057335354360) in Brookfield, from 11 p.m. [Tickets are $15 per person](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Feat-halal-milwaukee.resos.com%2Fbooking%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2YMdgVsK40PgMwL1HtQQaExn0OfJsDPtyuqazg1fpetLucuHss8ZspPXI&h=AT2BcT7Ru18tpdNUYGD2jnWvDWdJ1TQtAmQqa1I_DT4rLaT-ALmfA0CdAtmOo7Y9O16IXuaT3N1XLhR3eXDKWW9J1ZEJPFyRMoq2Hnxi6AlbgqMWLPzc8KKfCFHWJSA6uQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2HJWCMgftrkQOloLID_8NWwS6H7Yg2nRBHrFdjY5oo4FfOuXS5eT6FsbuOeAY5wIfDFl6L3hme1C1cMy4_HfFNroQzuguBIkvvTVdnU3zrkG3sOZJTQ6FmIHb6h1Db8taXm1G9BeXEJVGpazbXE411JJYRLAoprRbR_pBT3P4HgOGhaWEzOP6KKDK5XiN5G7ihJAO1gTvc) with reservations required. After seeing success, restaurants like [Five O'Clock Steakhouse](http://www.fiveoclocksteakhouse.com/), [Cuppa Tosa](https://www.facebook.com/CuppaTosa/) and [Sobelman's](https://sobelmanspubandgrill.com/) [kept halal offerings on their menu permanently or expanded their options](https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/08/03/halal-items-staying-some-milwaukee-area-menus-after-restaurant-week/10183233002/). [food truck festival](https://www.facebook.com/halalfoodweekmke) on April 7 in partnership with the [Islamic Society of Milwaukee](https://www.ismonline.org/). Muslims break their Ramadan fasts at sundown, which may not give diners a lot of time to eat before restaurants close. The second event is at The Suhoor Food Truck Fest, which refers to the pre-dawn meal Muslims eat to start their day of fasting, will bring several food truck vendors like [Romero's Taco Truck](https://www.romerostacotruck.com/), [Fatty Patty](https://www.fattypattymke.com/), [Jmakin Jamaican](https://jmakinjamaicanwi.com/) and more. The first is at Cuppa Tosa from 11 p.m. The restaurant is serving an American brunch buffet. We're here for the community, so why not?" [Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week](https://www.facebook.com/halalfoodweekmke) organized an event in July 2022 to introduce halal dining options to restaurants that previously had never served halal food.

Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a ...

Schools in Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut and Ohio are among those that now recognize Eid al-Fitr as a holiday.

The school board in Mehlville, Missouri also decided to [make Eid al-Fitr a holiday](https://mehlvilleschooldistrict.com/news/what_s_new/eid_school_calendar)last April after studying attendance and absence trends. [close schools on Eid al-Fitr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ68GNIZAD8)in the 2023-2024 school year. [issued guidance in 2020](https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html) stating that prayer during non-instructional time is [constitutionally protected](https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html) for Muslim students. The start and end dates vary depending on the year — in 2023, it begins this week. Those calls have increased as the Muslim population in the U.S. [passed a resolution](https://www.sfusd.edu/about-sfusd/sfusd-news/press-releases/2022-08-10-sf-board-education-passes-resolution-recognize-eid-al-fitr-and-eid-al-adha-district-holidays) last August to recognize Eid al-Fitr as a holiday beginning in the 2023-2024 school year but reneged after backlash, the [San Francisco Chronicle reports](https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sfusd-calendar-fight-over-holidays-eid-lawsuit-17823547.php). [voted in July](https://www.hilliardschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Mtg-Notes_2022-07-07_BOE-Reg-Mtg.pdf)to add Eid al-Fitr as a holiday for the 2023-2024 academic year. [promote inclusion](https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/03/ramadan-finds-greater-recognition-in-americas-public-schools.html)and help mitigate [discrimination](https://www.axios.com/2021/07/25/anti-muslim-hate-crimes-bias-rises). The Fairfield Board of Education in Connecticut similarly [voted in December](https://boe.fairfieldschools.org/content/uploads/2022/12/12-13-2022-BoE-Approved-Regular-Meeting-Minutes-cg.pdf)to give students the day off. Schools across the U.S. Driving the news: Muslim students in dozens of cities have in recent years pushed schools to recognize the holy month of Ramadan the same way other religious holidays are recognized. [student-led advocacy](https://www.nassp.org/publication/principal-leadership/volume-20/principal-leadership-april-2020/pins-and-posts-april-2020/) in both blue and red states has pushed school districts to recognize Ramadan and observe Eid al-Fitr — the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan — as a holiday.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as the faithful prepared for a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer ...

Ramadan culminates in Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the last 10 nights of the month, when Muslims engage in intense late night worship. They are also encouraged to refrain from cursing, fighting, gossip or road rage throughout the holy month. More than 1.8 billion Muslims, who account for around a quarter of the world's population, are expected to observe Ramadan. But this year there was broad agreement that it began Wednesday evening, with today declared as the first day of fasting. He said the price of cooking spices has doubled since last year. "I'm missing my family all the time, every hour."

As the Shawwal Moon has not been sighted globally, Thursday March 23, 2023 is likely to mark Ramadan's official observance. Ramadan is an Islamic holy month ...

As spiritual advisors to the WPI community, Campus Chaplains counteract the inequality of varied expression(s) of religion, spirituality, and any form of meaning-making practice and support student meaning-making expression to tend with systems of oppression as well as any other stressors. For Eid Al-Fitr (to celebrate the closing of Ramadan), which is expected on Friday, April 21, 2023 between 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM, this celebration will be hosted at the Halal Shack. [Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/diversity) in partnership with the [Division of Talent and Inclusion](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/talent), [Muslim Student Association (MSA)](https://wpi.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/wpi_msa), [Dean of Students Office](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/dean-students), [Chartwells – Dining Services](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/dining-services) gathers the [Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)](https://www.wpi.edu/) community together in observance of Ramadan. As our community gathers in observance of Ramadan in support of our Muslim community – we remember how important it is to have access to nutrient dense foods for our physical and spiritual wellbeing.” WPI students and employees will have access to Suhoor Packs, which will be available for purchase at the Rubin Campus Center Food Court (using Goat Bucks, Credit Card, Bonus Points) as well as Morgan Dining Hall (using meal swipes) Thursday March 23, 2023 through Friday, April 21, 2023. In our campus planning and partnership(s), we have hoped to include information and marketing about [Campus Prayer and Reflection Spaces](https://www.wpi.edu/student-experience/resources/collegiate-religious-center/campus-prayer-and-reflection-spaces) and healthy resources for Suhoor (a meal ahead of sunrise) and Iftar (the main meal of the fasting day occurring at sunset).

I wish a peaceful Ramadan to all those observing the holy month. For Muslims here in the United States and abroad, Ramadan is a sacred period of prayer and ...

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Muslim worshippers perform evening prayers called "Tarawih" during the eve of the first night of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Azhar mosque in the ...

“During this holy month, we also honor Muslim communities across our nation that have been part of the American story since our founding,” the Bidens said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in his own statement marking the start of Ramadan that many U.S. and around the world at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday for more than 1.8 billion Muslims across the world. Here's a look at what the holy month means and how Muslims ...

Ramadan culminates in Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the last 10 nights of the month, when Muslims engage in intense late night worship. Muslims traditionally break the fast at sunset as the Prophet Muhammad was said to have done, with a sip of water and a few dates. The normal bustle of cities dies down by late afternoon, with streets emptying and shops closing early. Eating or drinking in public during the day is generally frowned upon in Muslim-majority countries. More than 1.8 billion Muslims, who account for around a quarter of the world’s population, are expected to observe Ramadan. and Europe, are accepting and welcoming of others around them who are not observing Ramadan.

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt said celebrating the Muslim holy month contradicted his "faith as a Christian."

[posted](https://twitter.com/KCBoricua71/status/1638619605244710912): "I'm a veteran too, and I think you kinda suck for this. [choose not to eat or drink](https://www.newsweek.com/when-does-ramadan-start-end-prayer-times-calendar-details-1784322) between dawn and dusk, breaking their fast after sunset with a meal known as iftar. [replied](https://twitter.com/FPWellman/status/1638714800174690305): "Absolutely disgusting. Tinderholt will take this opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith and the true meaning of Ramadan." Nobody said you had to grab a Quran and pray. I want to commend [Lieutenant Governor] Dan Patrick for choosing not to join the House in this celebration." Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani became the first Muslims to be elected to the Texas Legislature. Can't find Jesus' name anywhere." "Our country was founded on the principle of religious freedom. Any description of this holy month other than this is a mis-characterization of a religion of love that millions of people share. Both men serve as Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives. We can and will disagree on policy, but we should always respect each other's faith traditions.

Muslims around the world are welcoming Ramadan. A month of fasting and prayer represents the most sacred time of the year in the Islamic tradition.

Ramadan is a time to be better than we are before. And Ramadan is a time to give. You know, Islam is not meant to be a burden. They set a goal to raise $10,000 and ended up bringing in twice as much. They don't have access to clean water. They don't have access to food.

SAYREVILLE – An Ernston Road mosque, ordered to remain closed by a Superior Court judge, will hold Ramadan prayer services this year in a borough school.

The second − Eid al-Adha − is celebrated on the 10th day of the 12th Islamic month and is associated with the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The Board also approved the mosque to hold Eid al-Fitr services in the gym and cafeteria at Sayreville War Memorial High School from 7 a.m. The first − Eid al-Fitr − comes after the month-long observance of Ramadan, when observant Muslims pray and fast for 30 days. to 2 p.m. April 11 through April 20. Arleth Elementary School on Washington Road.

As Muslims mark the start of Ramadan 2023, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago has been helping Turkey-Syria earthquake victims.

[website](https://www.ciogc.org/ramadan/). [chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago](https://www.ciogc.org/). ['Salat in Secret': As Ramadan begins, author's work shines light on Muslim children](https://abc7chicago.com/ramadan-muslim-faith-in-philadelphia-begins/12991936/)

As Muslims fast for Ramadan, they've opened their doors to the community. Here's where you can join an iftar in Miami, Broward, Palm Beach.

▪April 6 @ 7 p.m. ▪April 12 @ 7 p.m. in Boca Raton. Islamic Center of Boca Raton, 3480 NW 5th Ave. ▪April 4 @ 7 p.m. ▪April 2 @ 7 p.m. ▪April 1 @ 7 p.m. We also want to share our blessings with the other community members here.” “We want to share with them the experience... That’s why the Islamic Center of Greater Miami has hosted community iftars for more than 10 years. “Ramadan for Muslims is a month of expiation, reflection, mercy and closeness to the almighty,” added Tehsin Siddiqui, president of the Coalition of South Florida Muslims. If you’ve never experienced an iftar — or if you’re seeking a community to break your fast, keep in mind that several South Florida mosques and Islamic centers open their doors for Ramadan.

The faithful are preparing for a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less ...

Muslims began fasting after sunrise Thursday for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.

In his message on Ramadan, President Joe Biden said, "Today especially, we remember the universal human right to practice, pray, and preach our faiths peacefully and openly. Individuals and organizations typically host iftars, the meal eaten when breaking the fast to benefit those in need. Fasting is one of the "five pillars" of Islam, along with the declaration of faith, daily prayers, charity and pilgrimage to Mecca.

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Hundreds of millions of Muslims began the first daily fast of Ramadan on Thursday, as parts of the Middle East approached crucial ...

Diplomats and leaders had expressed new hope for peace efforts in the days leading up to Ramadan, amid signs of warming relations between two of the region’s rival superpowers, Iran and Saudi Arabia. At the end of holy month, Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday, when children often receive new clothes and gifts. Some 1,400 mosques have been destroyed or damaged by the quake, Turkish authorities say, leaving tens of thousands to pray in makeshift tents. Turkey’s fourth-largest mosque sustained slight damage in the temblor and has been closed to worshippers, Turkish media said. From the Gaza Strip to Sudan and Tunisia to Yemen, soaring prices are proving a further concern for observant Muslims. In keeping with Ramadan’s spirit of giving, her family also donates money to help poor families with groceries in Pakistan, where Khan was born. In war-torn Yemeni capital of Sanaa, prospects for Ramadan are bleaker still, with residents struggling to buy even basic supplies. “We grow spiritually, and we build a stronger relationship with Allah, our creator.” In Sudan, parties are wrangling over how the country will usher in a civilian government following 17 months of military rule. There are concerns about flare-ups with large numbers of Jewish and Muslim faithful expected to pour into Jerusalem’s Old City. For the feasts, Sudanese worshippers favor assida, a semolina-based flour dish, and a sugary fermented drink called, “sweet bitter” — both recipes that date back generations. During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for indulgent nighttime meals.

Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community ...

[Muslim students](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/ramadan-primer-high-school-students-1.5984005) and their parents can be invited to speak about what Ramadan means to them. [One school in London, Ont.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/louise-arbour-ramadan-club-1.6408922) made a fasting club and attracted 15 students to provide camaraderie, and offered activities to help students keep their minds off hunger. Music can provide positive [transcultural learning](https://doi.org/10.1177/1321103X19843001). These could be for Muslim students (and also non-Muslims who would like one). [Lanterns are another example](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/these-young-londoners-got-real-artsy-to-prepare-for-the-month-of-ramadan-1.6784141). [strong sense of belonging](https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13141) at school. Fasting can be difficult for most kids, and doing it alone Provide spaces for students during lunch and recess. This is in contrast to festivities during Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Halloween, such as wearing different colour outfits to commemorate the day and lots of arts and crafts. Salam means “peace” and is used as a greeting by many Muslims even in non-Arabic speaking countries. In the past 20 years, the Muslim population of Canada has more than doubled, Muslim youth need spaces in their communities, including their schools, where they are free to be themselves and do not have to worry about facing prejudice.

The Republican is facing backlash on social media after he voted against a resolution celebrating Ramadan. He voted previously in support of Ramadan ...

During a news conference last month, Bhojani said his first priority is to safeguard protections “not just for my faith, but for every faith in Texas.” Any description of this holy month other than this is a mischaracterization of a religion of love that millions of people share. Salman Bhojani](https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=92), a Democrat from Euless, wrote the [resolution](https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HR00613I.htm) [ celebrating Ramadan](https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HR00613I.htm). One person wrote, “That’s a shame that you cannot embrace enlightenment as the founders did and celebrate some of the principles of our country, tolerance and religious freedom. It is one of the most significant holy months in the Muslim calendar when it is believed that the prophet Muhammad received the Quran from God. It states the month is a time for spiritual reflection, charitable giving and open houses at mosques to welcome people of other faiths. “I was sad and disappointed to see Representative Tinderholt’s statement today,” Bhojani said in an emailed statement. “Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and acts of kindness and generosity for Muslims across the world. Our state is not your church.” William White, director of the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said in a news release that Tinderholt’s claim that Ramadan is the most violent time of the year is false and insulting to the Muslim community. [Ramadan](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/21/what-ramadan-celebrated-islam/11516555002/), which began Wednesday night, is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims throughout the world. [Tony Tinderholt](https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=94), an Arlington Republican, is facing criticism on social media after he posted that he voted against a resolution to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “Muslims around the world and here in the Yukon are preparing for Ramadan.

Our territory’s first mosque opened in Whitehorse in 2018 and demonstrates the inclusive, culturally vibrant society we aim to be. “For those who observe, fasting takes place during the daylight hours for the month of Ramadan, which can of course be a challenge in the North at this time of year. Being mindful of fasting rules – now may not be the time to schedule a lunch or coffee catch-up.