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Eid Mubarak!

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.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2023?

From Al Jazeera (by Alia Chughtai & Marium Ali) – With Ramadan coming to an end, see how Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!
A group posing for a photo wearing shirts that say "Muslim Day at the Capitol 2023".

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 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.

Eid Mubarak! 2021

From Voices Staff – Eid Mubarak! Tonight marks the start of Eid al-Fitr, 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. It is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.

Ramadan 2021: Reflections on a Year of Sacrifice, Loss, and Hope

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amina Ibrahim) – For many Muslims, Ramadan 2021 has provided a new opportunity to be in community after a year of isolation.

Traditions New and Old Come to Life for Ramadan Celebrations Amid COVID

From YES! Magazine (by Nargis Rahman) – Bangladeshi American writer Nargis Rahman reflects on how yet another Ramadan in lockdown has brought new opportunities to connect with old traditions. But its still not the same without family.

For Two Women Small Business Owners, Ramadan is a Moment to Remember Home

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – two women with small food businesses at Spice Bridge in Tukwila reflect on Ramadan memories and how food is central to bringing people together.

Our Blended Family And the “Togetherness” of Ramadan

From NBC’s Asian America (by SK Ali) – Author SK Ali reflects on how Ramadan is a powerful opportunity to connect and come together.

Service is Sacred

From Wasat – Wasat is collecting stories of changemakers form their Muslim community during the month of Ramadan. Read more to learn about