Ramadan Mubarak!

The Muslim holy season started last night. May the season be a blessed one to all our Muslim friends. And here’s a handy list of ways to show solidarity with observant people.

Ramadan mubarak

The Muslim holiday starts in the early morning of Thursday, depending on where you live. You can learn more here. And here’s an explainer from the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut.

Just because he’s a Muslim…

Imam Khalid Latif reflects on Ramadan, which continues until Aug. 19. He writes: Just because I am a Muslim, does not mean I am a threat. Just because I am Muslim, doesn’t justify me being treated differently from anyone else. People every day are facing this reality because of their skin color, country of origin, …

What’s the big deal about a hijab?

A Saudi Arabia athlete is scheduled to participate in the Olympic event of judo on Friday, but she wears a hijab, a head scarf and a traditional form of Muslim dress, and officials say Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani, who was born and raised in the U.S., cannot wear her head scarf during competition. Her …

Ramadan and the working girl

This is how this Muslim convert figured out how to do Ramadan. And thanks, Rabia, for letting me steal this from you on Facebook.

Ramadan Mubarak!

To all Muslims, everywhere. And for the non-Muslims, here’s a guide in how to greet your Muslim friends during this holy month.