Young Somali American brings green Islam movement to Portland
From The Oregonian (by Gosia Wozniacka) – Young conservationists like Ahlam Osman are working to bring more voices from communities of color into the environmental movement.
From Voices Staff – Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Fitr is the last day of رمضان, the month of Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection and prayer. The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It means “burning heat,” and begins with hilal, the crescent moon.
WA state recognizing Ramadan will help connect Muslims and non-Muslims
From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Kai Curry) – Proponents hope a new Washington State resolution recognizing the holiday of Ramadan will bring more acceptance and understanding for our state’s Muslim communities. Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is the most sacred month for Muslims around the world. Ramadan means “burning heat,” and begins with hilal, the crescent moon. It is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.
The Stroke of a Pen Signals Hope and Caution for Muslim Americans
From KUOW – As President Biden reverses the travel ban put in place in 2017, a University of Washington -Bothell professor reflects on how the travel ban has affected the Muslim American community.
