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Christian Fasting for Change: Protesting Solitary Confinement
The gathering of diverse religious organizations, political groups and passionate non-denominational individuals that came together June 18th and 19th, 2012 in protest of solitary confinement is just the kind of community involvement that the American Ramadan website and its powerful Muslim documentary is all about. Tens of thousands of Americans of all faiths came together to fast in protest of this unjust practice in their hopes to bring it to … [Read More...]
An American Ramadan, Circa 1955
Does the first experience of Ramadan begin the same for everyone? It all depends on the time and where this all takes place. Consider the time to be during the year 1955 or early 1956, and the place was Oakland when I experienced my first month of fasting. I don’t remember for sure just what time of year it was since time has elapsed. The ordinary calendars said nothing about when Ramadan should begin. There was very little printed … [Read More...]
Fasting Ramadan: “Muslim Athletes” Devotion and Observance at the Olympics
Themed “Inspire a Generation,” the 2012 Olympics in London this summer will be giving the world the opportunity to understand the power of devotion as Muslim Athletes compete while observing Ramadan through fasting and prayer. This year, along with the blazing fame of the Olympics, Muslim athletes from all over the world will be playing the field, delivery peak physical performances, showing superb sportsmanship and at the same time, … [Read More...]
Ramadan Information: Dietary Don’ts For Fasting Muslims
At the start of Ramadan, believers abstain from sustenance from dusk until dawn to heighten their spiritual and physical awareness. As the fast is broken in the evening, it's about having a healthy relationship with, and savoring, the food you take part in and giving thanks to God. What the Ramadan fast isn't is a reason to over eat which can be both physically and emotionally draining. During Ramadan, many individuals have a tendency to … [Read More...]
