The Diversity of Eid Dates and the Importance of Understanding Eid, which means "celebration" in Arabic, is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is a time of joy, feasting, and community gatherings. However, one [...]
By: Laura El Alam Ramadan Starter Guide Ramadan is right around the corner. If you’re new to Islam, and this will be your first time observing the holy month, you might have some questions. Here is a Ramadan Cheat Sheet to get you started. Fasting Basics Able-bodied adult Muslims [...]
By: Najwa Awad, LCSW-C, PMH-C Ramadan: A Time for Healing and Breaking Free from Addiction Ramadan is an exceptional time for Muslims seeking Allah’s mercy, hope, and healing from all kinds of spiritual, physical, and psychological ailments- including addiction. Addiction is traditionally thought of as dependence on alcohol or drugs, [...]
By: Uzma Ahmad The End of Ramadan We’ve arrived at the last few days of Ramadan. A quiet melancholy is inexplicably attached to this moment. Sadly, Ramadan will be over soon. Some people might wonder, “Aren’t Muslims ecstatic that Ramadan is ending? They can go back to eating and drinking [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Navigating Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken the world by storm. From disrupting the regular day-to-day of everyone to canceling the bigger events Spring 2020 promised for some, COVID-19 changed life as we know it. Over 1.5 [...]
