Iftar

Post-9/11, Chicago Jews And Muslims Team Up

HuffingtonPost.com | Lizzie Schiffman | Posted 11.09.2011

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CHICAGO -- When a Palestinian woman named Nazira saw people covered in soot and blood running onto the train during her commute in New York City on Se...

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Ramadan Reflection Day 20: Taking Care Of Converts

Imam Khalid Latif | Posted 01.14.2012

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In regards to the convert experience, make a point to invite and include those who are new Muslims to your gatherings, as well as just people in general. You can start in the next couple of weeks.

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Obama Hosts Ramadan Dinner

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 10.10.2011

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President Obama honored the sacrifices that Muslim Americans have made for the country on Wednesday night at the White House's annual Ramadan dinner. ...

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Obama To Host Ramadan Dinner

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 10.10.2011

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The two members of Congress who practice Islam will attend President Obama's annual Ramadan dinner at the White House Wednesday night, along with a nu...

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Ramadan And Compassion

Ellen Kanner | Posted 10.01.2011

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Ramadan began last night at sundown, so I wished my next door neighbors a heartfelt, but no doubt, badly pronounced Ramadan Mubarak -- blessed Ramadan...

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Ramadan: Breaking Fast with Hillary Clinton

Saveur | Posted 05.25.2011

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The pan-cultural group of American Muslims who gathered in Washington enjoyed a menu that mixed Western ingredients like puff pastry and Brie with Middle Eastern staples such as saffron and halal lamb.

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Being A Good Neighbor To America's Muslims

Kari Ansari | Posted 05.25.2011

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I've outlined some practical advice for teachers, co-workers and visitors to a Muslim home or mosque during Ramadan to help those who wish to be good neighbors.

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A Female Perspective on Ramadan in Cairo

Annelle Sheline | Posted 05.25.2011

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I was eager to experience Ramadan in Egypt. I would attempt to fast, but wondered how the experience would feel without the closeness of a family.

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Muslims and Jews Break Bread Together at 'Iftar in the Synagogue'

Naazish YarKhan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ignorance is the real enemy, and in an effort to mend fences and grow relationships Muslims and Jews in Chicago have been part of the Jewis...

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Ramadan 2009: America and Islam

James Zogby | Posted 05.25.2011

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A primary factor accounting for the change and the growing recognition being given to Ramadan is the presence and vitality of a growing Muslim community.

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Can A Christian Learn from Ramadan?

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 11.17.2011

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As a Christian who worships the Shabbat, I believe Ramadan is a wonderful way for Christians to remember their Muslim brothers and sisters

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Rewind to Ramadan

Saadia Zahid | Posted 05.25.2011

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During Ramadan, nightlife transforms from shots at nightclubs to shots of morrocan tea and card games. Door policies switch from no national dress to no sleeveless tops and short dresses.

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