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For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’
By Fiona André — April 8, 2024
(RNS) — 'The beauty is that we're not expected to commit cultural apostasy when we convert to Islam.'
Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting
By Chris Megerian — April 4, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Muslim community leaders had refused invitations to break their fasts with the president, saying it would have been inappropriate at a time of famine in Gaza.
Lebanon’s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the ‘new normal’
By Abby Sewell — March 25, 2024
MARWANIEH, Lebanon (AP) — Those living at the Hotel Montana, which went out of business in 2005, are among an estimated 90,000 people from southern Lebanon who have been displaced by the near-daily clashes between the militant group Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
Earthquake survivors face a ‘dark’ Ramadan in Turkey
By Kathryn Post — March 30, 2023
(RNS) — Relief workers are pivoting to meet the evolving needs of Muslims during the holy month of fasting.
Calls for a ‘green’ Ramadan revive Islam’s long tradition of sustainability and care for the planet
By Noorzehra Zaidi — March 27, 2023
(The Conversation) — Communal meals to break fast can mean lots of single-use plastics. A switch to environmentally friendly principles is in line with Islamic principles through the ages.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff touts ‘critical’ interfaith collaboration
By Adelle M. Banks — April 29, 2022
(RNS) — Emhoff spoke about how his interfaith marriage reflected the observance of major Jewish and Christian holidays in quick succession.
In Ramadan’s spirit of hope, New York’s Muslims cautiously open mosques
By Zainab Iqbal — April 7, 2021
(RNS) — Last year, Ramadan fell in the worst of the pandemic. Still haunted by the toll of the pandemic, some mosque leaders are following the guidance of local leaders.
Women in Muslim countries prepare for ‘least, most’ Ramadan
By Beth Murphy — April 23, 2020
(RNS) — Three Muslim women living in conflict zones reflect on how the hardships of the current crisis have caused them to approach Ramadan this year.
Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions
By Samy Magdy and Lee Keath — April 21, 2020
BAHTIM, Egypt (AP) — As Ramadan begins later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak.
How evangelicals can support Muslims this Ramadan
By Kevin Singer — May 7, 2019
(RNS) — For too long, we have lived in fear of our Muslim neighbors, though the vast majority are eager to meet us.
Moroccans break Ramadan fast on beach with song, dance, food
By Amira El Masiti — June 13, 2018
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — In Morocco's capital, the beach is a favorite place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Jefferson’s vision of American Islam
By The Conversation — June 7, 2018
(The Conversation) — Jefferson supported the rights of Muslim adherents and evidence exists he had been thinking privately about their inclusion in his new country since 1776.
White House iftar dinner marks opportunity for Muslims
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — June 6, 2018
(RNS) — Muslim Americans should rise above bitterness against Trump and exercise this opportunity to communicate clearly what our vision is for a better America and a better world. That is what Ramadan is all about.
Invitations to Iftar
By Catherine Orsborn — June 1, 2018
(RNS) — When people gather for dinner in hundreds of homes, mosques, churches, synagogues and community centers across the country, it shows another way for our country.
Breaking the Ramadan fast in the company of Jews
By Lauren Markoe — July 10, 2014
(RNS) Muslim-Jewish iftars are popping up across the nation, bringing together dozens and sometimes hundreds of people for a celebratory Ramadan meal at which both faiths can forge a deeper interfaith understanding.
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