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How many of you have gone to work on Eid because you felt there was no point in taking off? No Eid fun. Have you ever...
Gift exchanges–they’re common traditions for many gift-giving holidays in America. I’ve participated in gift exchanges in religious and secular contexts and I’ve loved being a member...
Ramadan is a time of sacrifice, and the Eid honors and celebrates the fulfillment of that sacrifice. But for many the hardships do not end.
Don’t tell my dad this, but growing up, I was sure I wanted to be a Christian. It had nothing to do with the theology though,...
In an authentic narration in Sahih Muslim, Prophet Muhammad said: ( مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَهُ سِتًّا مِنْ شَوَّالٍ كَانَ كَصِيَامِ الدَّهْرِ ) “Whoever fasts Ramadan...
A woman in her 30s in a headscarf hails the worshipers as they leave Eid salah. Feeling a curious mix of guilt and joy, most don’t...
By Sadaf Ahsun The blessed month of Ramadan is here and all of us are indeed fortunate for getting another opportunity to reap it’s rewards. As...
My Journey Creating a Petition to Recognize Eid as an American Holiday By Z. H. I recently started attending a civics class in my area at...
Sumayyah McTaggart, a confident homeschooled eighth grader, from Great Falls, VA along with her friend Iman Hazer of Dunn-Loring, VA take civics classes at Compass Homeschooling...
