Eid is nearly here and that means Muslims are busy with preparations – shopping for new clothes, preparing presents for the children, cleaning their homes and finalizing their Eid plans. In these last two days of Ramadan, no part of the house is as busy as the kitchen, because it…
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As a very new Muslim at the end of my first ever Ramadan I believe Islam should come with a warning label, but not for the reason many non-Muslims might think. WARNING: Ramadan may cause addiction to Islam and community. The first week of Ramadan was overwhelming. While I had…
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Over the last year, Muslim artists, educators, authors, designers, and engineers have been busy creating a world of new products to serve the Muslim community in North America. For many of these entrepreneurs, the month of Ramadan is a critical time to gain support to sustain their efforts. Amin Aaser,…
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With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. Reading Feminism and Islam: A Starter Pack…
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I vividly recall every detail of my two-day visit to Turkey last year. I traveled alone to a country I had never before seen, and in this brief trip I tried to soak up all the beauty and glamour that up until then, I had only seen from afar on…
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<< From the AltMuslimah Archives >>I have no issue with Christmas. It’s a wonderful and festive time of year, but my husband and I just don’t consider it to be a part of our household’s celebrations.
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Each Year, Yale University hosts a banquet to celebrate the Muslim holiday Eid Ul-Adha commemorating prophet Abraham and signaling the end of the pilgrimage. … The women took charge and it was life altering. Their aim: to make waves as minority women at a top tier institution….
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This weekend marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. “On Eid, you are encouraged to eat all the things that are too rich, too sweet, too creamy for a normal day,” says Sumayya Usmani, who writes the food blog My Tamarind Kitchen. Muslims…
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Ramadan is almost over and while the month is an important period of fasting, spiritual reflection and gratefulness, its ending signifies another wonderful occasion – Eid! A time to gather with family and friends to mark the conclusion of fasting, Eid is traditionally celebrated by wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts with loved ones and…
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I’m irked by all the “Merry Christmas” cards, the Facebook pictures and the stories of my Muslim friends actively celebrating Christmas. This past December they were baking cookies for Santa, trimming trees and exchanging gifts–all decidedly un-Muslim activities.