by Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims all over the world. During Ramadan with kids, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. My children are too young to fast. However, there are a number of things we do as a family to make it a special time. Ramadan Calendar […]
How to Celebrate Eid in Switzerland the Algerian Way
by This year, Eid, which celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan, will likely be on the 25th of June just before the end of the school year. Ramadan, which takes place the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, begins ten days earlier each year. Since 2011, this day has fallen during the summer school […]
Libyan Sharba Soup Recipe
by Today my sister-in-law and I made Libyan sharba, a type of soup used to break the fast in Ramadan. But it is also eaten throughout the winter months. It can be made for special occasions and when visitors come. Basically it’s pretty much a staple in any Libyan household. In different Libyan cities, small […]
Ramadan in Malaysia
by 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, […]
Celebrating Ramadan: 6 Lessons Kids Learn
by 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 […]