Hello friends! My name is Joy Sun Bear, and as you may have guessed, I’m a sun bear from the island of Sumatra in West Indonesia. Today I want to share with you about celebrating Ramadan in Iran! In my home country there are many Muslims, people who are followers of the religion called Islam. Islam […]
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Ramadan is considered a sacred month during which Muslims focus on fasting and praying. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the Koran’s first verse was revealed during its last 10 nights. Over half of the population in Malaysia is Muslim. For Muslims all around the world, the
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Welcome to Ramadan! Ramadan Kareem to everyone! As a Muslim parent, I find myself anxiously awaiting the holy month of Ramadan to celebrate with my children. It is such a wonderful time of the year for us. The meaning of Ramadan is what has always defined me as a person because of the positive energy
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From the 20th of April to the 2nd of May, the followers of the Baha’i faith celebrate a special festival called Ridvan. It is named after the garden where Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, proclaimed His Mission. The main principle of the Baha’i Faith is Unity. As Baha’i, we believe in the ‘Oneness
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish holiday celebrated in the spring. Its history goes back thousands of years; modern Jews tend to combine tradition and innovative symbolism in their celebrations today. It is a holiday celebrated at home rather than in the synagogue, and it emphasizes family and learning. Before I share my
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