Ramadan Mubarak
Fasting is an integral part of many spiritual traditions, especially among the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). My experience with fasting came as I grew closer to my dad’s faith – Eastern Orthodox. Fasting is an integral part of every aspect of the Church Year. There are major fasts – Nativity, Lenten, etc., as [...]
Ramadan Is (Almost) Upon Us
Quick pause and then back to BlogHer09 de-briefing!! Twenty Days! I can’t believe another year has flown by and that Ramadan is once again at our door steps. Ramadan is practically around the corner - the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s most holy! Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate Ramadan by [...]
Ramadan auf Deutsch
The World Almanac estimates that there are between 1.3 and 1.5 billion Muslims living in practically every country around the world. Of that number, nearly 3.3 million Muslims live in Germany. As Muslims around the world are currently celebrating Ramadan, it is an ideal time to highlight issues impacting Muslims in Germany. While Muslims have [...]
Crosspost – Ramadan Kareem
I contribute to the Ramadan Kareem blog consortium, which reflects the diverse voices in and around Islam during the month of Ramadan. The blog represents an addition to much needed dialogue on interfaith and intercultural relations, both in the United States and globally. Please share with your family and friends! In Peace,Kathrin
