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1. For a Sudan on the Brink, Ramadan Nights Provide Cool Relief

Author

Walsh, Declan and Eassa, Abdulmonam

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Fasts and feasts -- Islam, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

''We come here to forget it all,'' one young musician said during the daily end of the fast. ''The heat, the electricity cuts, the protests. Here, at least, we can [...]

Published
2022

2. Ramadan during the third wave

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Epidemics -- Control -- Canada, Canadian Muslims -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- Family -- Safety and security measures, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Lead For Muslims around the world, this Ramadan marks the second during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Canada, it comes squarely in the third wave. During this holy month, Muslims don't [...]

Published
2021

3. Take advantage of Muslims' generosity during Ramadan

Author

Siddiqui, Shariq

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Philanthropy -- Demographic aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Muslims in the United States -- Donations, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Indiana has a strong and vibrant Muslim community. It has established houses of worship, educational institutions, food pantries, medical clinics and other not-for-profits that do social good. A recent survey [...]

Published
2022

4. For my first Ramadan as a Muslim, I am filling my home with new life

Author

Ford, Mary Catherine

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Quarantine -- Methods -- Social aspects, Islamic holidays -- Social aspects -- Methods, Faith, Islam, Coronaviruses, Time, Conversion (Religion), Coronavirus infections, Muslims, Earthquakes, Fasting, Isolation, Mosques, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Mary Catherine Ford For Print Use Only. With mosques shuttered, community gatherings banned and the holy sites of Mecca and Medina closed, the world's almost 2 billion Muslims are [...]

Published
2020

5. Muslims seek community on screens

Author

Farna, Fatima-Tul

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Epidemics -- Social aspects -- United States, Muslims -- Social aspects -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, COVID-19 -- Social aspects, Coronaviruses, Time, Coronavirus infections, Social services, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Fatima-Tul Farha, USA TODAY Hajjar Ahmed's goals this Ramadan include reading the Quran multiple times, joining virtual iftar meals to break the fast and engaging in online discussions with [...]

Published
2020

6. WHY DO WE FAST? FIRST PERSON

Author

Sukhera, Javeed

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Social aspects, Fasting -- Social aspects, Criminal investigation, Childhood, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Javeed Sukhera Lead 'Why do we fast, Mama?' While I waited for my parents' explicit answer to my question, they gave me clues that helped fill in the blanks. [...]

Published
2020

7. Running in Ramadan

Author

Redis, Courtenay Morgan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Runners (Sports) -- Practice -- Social aspects, Sports and fitness
Abstract

It was September in Morocco, and Ramadan was in full swing when I met up with Moroccan marathoner Abderrahim Goumri. He was preparing for the 2008 ING New York City [...]

Published
2009

8. Muslim members of Congress host Ramadan feast at Capitol

Author

Zauzmer, Julie

Subjects
United States Capitol -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Congressional representatives -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- Religious aspects -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Legislators, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Julie Zauzmer WASHINGTON - While Rep. Ilhan Omar fasts during Ramadan from food and water - and even, she is quick to point out, from coffee - her responsibilities [...]

Published
2019

9. For one woman with an eating disorder, Ramadan was a chance to blend in

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Eating disorders, Muslim women -- Health aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

This month is the holy month of Ramadan and for many Muslims, that means fasting between sunrise and sunset. If you are a Muslim living with an eating disorder, however, [...]

Published
2018

10. Washington Lawmakers Observe Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Legislators -- Social aspects, Fasts and feasts -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112506246 LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: I'm Linda Wertheimer, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Michel Martin is away. Coming up, it's [...]

Published
2009

11. Inside Ramadan With Arsalan Iftikhar

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Muslims -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112200631 JENNIFER LUDDEN, host: I'm Jennifer Ludden, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Muslims around the world began their month-long [...]

Published
2009

12. Ramadan For Kids?

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Parenting -- Methods, Muslim children -- Behavior, Muslim children -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112200635 JENNIFER LUDDEN, host: Ramadan may be a time of reflection and gratitude for a fifth of the world's population, but how do [...]

Published
2009

13. Preparing The Iftar Meal

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Dinners and dining -- Religious aspects
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95172501 MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day from NPR news I'm Madeleine Brand. The holy month of Ramadan concludes later this […]

Published
2008

14. Many Muslim Refugees Spend Ramadan Inside Migrant Camps

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Refugees -- Religious aspects -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Military camps -- Religious aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=483426457 We're now halfway through the month of Ramadan when observant Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. At this time last year, I [...]

Published
2016

15. Ramadan and Medications: Managing meds during Ramadan can be challenging. Here is what pharmacists need to know

Author

Duff, Beth Longware

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Pharmacists -- Practice, Muslims -- Health aspects, Fasting -- Health aspects, Business, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

Observant Muslims fast from sunup to sundown during Ramadan, a practice that can be complicated if they must take medications. Pharmacists should know how to make adjustments in medication regimens [...]

Published
2018

16. In Ramadan, Saudi Families Break Bread And Watch TV Dramas

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Taki (Television program), Television dramas -- Appreciation, Television writers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Works, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=415973913 SIMON: The holy month of Ramadan is prime time for television dramas and soap operas across the Arab world. TV shows get [...]

Published
2015

17. REFLECTIONS OF RAMADAN FROM CHILDHOOD

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140032974 MICHEL MARTIN, host: Finally today, normally at this time I have my Can I Just Tell You commentary. But today, as Ramadan [...]

Published
2011

18. A Month Of 'Fast' Food: Recipes For Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Melons -- Recipes and menus -- Social aspects -- Methods, Fasting -- Social aspects -- Methods, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139671486 RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: It's Ramadan, the month when Muslims around the world fast from sun-up to sundown as a spiritual discipline. Each [...]

Published
2011

19. FOOTBALL PLAYERS TACKLE RAMADAN

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Football teams -- Religious aspects -- Health aspects, Fasting -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139748184 TONY COX, host: But first, Muslims around the world are currently observing Ramadan. It is the month when people of the Islamic [...]

Published
2011

20. RAMADAN ARRIVES IN REBEL-HELD LIBYA

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Rebels -- Political activity -- Social aspects, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=138867790 LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: In Libya today, the situation and rebel eastern part of the country is tense. (SOUNDBITE OF EXPLOSIONS AND CONVERSATION) [...]

Published
2011

21. Bound by Bridge, 2 Baghdad Enclaves Drift Far Apart

Author

Rubin, Alissa J.

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Neighborhood -- Appreciation -- Social aspects, Sunnites -- Social aspects -- Appreciation, Shiites -- Social aspects -- Appreciation
Abstract

BAGHDAD -- Al Imams Bridge spans the Tigris River between two of the oldest communities in Baghdad -- one Sunni, the other Shiite -- and on Ramadan evenings it can […]

Published
2014

22. NPR: 08-19-2010 Food

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Breweries -- Forecasts and trends -- Services, Restaurant industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Brewing industry -- Forecasts and trends -- Services, Fasting -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Food/cooking/nutrition
Abstract

Stories: 1) Ramadan: A Time Of Delicious Fasting? 2) 'Gypsy Brewer' Spreads Craft Beer Gospel 3) Brooklyn's Frankies Whip Up Tomatoes For All Meals To listen to the audio of [...]

Published
2010

23. What You Might Not Know About Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129109530 TONY COX, host: Right now, we're talking about Ramadan, specifically, what we don't know about the holy month. In what ways do [...]

Published
2010

24. Healthy Eating Tips To Take From Ramadan

Subjects
Fasts and feasts -- Social aspects -- Methods, Fasting -- Methods -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- Social aspects
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112779106 SCOTT SIMON, host: Many Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan by fasting, or abstaining from food and water from dawn until sunset. Some [...]

Published
2009

25. The ebbs and flows of Twitter during Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Social media -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Business, international
Abstract

What Do People Tweet About During Ramadan? The Online Project's 'Social Media in Ramadan' report in 2013 already established that the Holy month has a clear effect on people's behaviors [...]

Published
2014

26. Teenage Summer, the Fasting Version

Author

Dominus, Susan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Practice, Summer -- Social aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Why was Jay Mustafic, 14, wearing slippers over his tube socks the other afternoon on a basketball court in his neighborhood in Ridgewood, Queens? The slippers -- technically more like [...]

Published
2010

27. Indonesia Moves to Block Pornographic Web Sites

Author

Belford, Aubrey

Subjects
Internet filtering software -- Usage, Public officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Internet pornography -- Prevention -- Usage, Ramadan -- Social aspects
Abstract

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia is taking steps to block pornographic Web sites before the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the country's information minister said Thursday, defying local [...]

Published
2010

28. 'What problems it has caused!'

Author

Halpern, Orly

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Noor (Television program) -- Social aspects, Soap operas -- Social aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: ORLY HALPERN RAMALLAH, WEST BANK -- It's ending today - just in time for the beginning of Ramadan tomorrow - but the racy TV series called Noor will no [...]

Published
2008

29. Leaflet advises on treatment during Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Health promotion -- Management, Cancer -- Care and treatment, Company business management, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

AN ONCOLOGY nurse has launched a campaign urging Muslims to continue cancer treatment during the Islamic festival of Ramadan. Nuala Close, pictured centre, lead nurse for cancer at Barts and [...]

Published
2010

30. Ramadan, fasting and diabetes care

Author

McAuley, Kit

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Diabetes -- Care and treatment -- Social aspects, Insulin -- Dosage and administration, Blood sugar monitoring -- Methods, Fasting -- Health aspects -- Social aspects, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting, worship, self-discipline, austerity and charity, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. It takes place in the ninth lunar month of [...]

Published
2010

31. For Ramadan Viewing: A TV Drama Against Extremism

Author

Slackman, Michael

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Television programs -- Social aspects, Terrorism -- Prevention -- Portrayals -- Social aspects
Abstract

Yassin al-Bach never returned home after bomb blasts tore through London's Underground. Since he was a religious Muslim, with a beard and a small white skullcap, he was immediately presumed […]

Published
2006

32. As Ramadan draws to a close, Bush praises Muslims for 'spirit of tolerance'

Author

Stevenson, Richard W.

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Appreciation -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Islam -- Appreciation -- United States, Islam and politics -- Social aspects
Abstract

Appearing at a Muslim center here, President Bush warmly praised Muslims today for a 'spirit of tolerance,' distancing himself from an increasingly assertive campaign by some American conservatives to cast […]

Published
2002

34. NBK offers more than 100,000 Free Iftar Meals to Fasters during Ramadan

Subjects
National Bank of Kuwait SAK -- Religious aspects, National Bank of Kuwait SAK -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Banking industry -- Religious aspects, Banking industry -- Social aspects, Banking industry, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: NBK's Al Watani annual Iftar banquets offered with the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, within the framework of the ongoing 'Do Good Deeds in Ramadan' philanthropic campaign [...]

Published
2009

35. Muna Zaki dedicated to worshiping in Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Actors -- Travel -- Social aspects, Actresses -- Travel -- Social aspects, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: The famous Egyptian actress Muna Zaki will travel with her husband Egyptian comedian Ahmad Helmi during the middle of the month of Ramadan to make 'Omrah' (small pilgrimage to [...]

Published
2009

36. Special Ramadan offers from du make it easy to connect with family and friends

Subjects
United Arab Emirates -- Fairs and festivals, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Telecommunications services industry -- Service introduction -- Social aspects -- Customer relations, Communications industry -- Service introduction -- Social aspects -- Customer relations, Telecommunications services industry, Company service introduction, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: Connecting with family and friends is part of what makes Ramadan such a special time of the year, and du is reaching out to customers with a combination of [...]

Published
2009

37. Samsung launches its campaign to support UAE's Bait Al Khair

Subjects
Samsung C&T America, Inc. -- Alliances and partnerships -- Social aspects -- Donations, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Consumer electronics industry -- Alliances and partnerships -- Social aspects -- Donations, Charitable trusts -- Alliances and partnerships -- Social aspects -- Donations, Consumer electronics industry, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: Samsung, a global leader and award winning innovator in consumer technology, have joined hands with Bait Al Khair on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, to increase [...]

Published
2009

38. Turkish community enjoys 3rd Traditional Iftar Program in Dubai

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Turks -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Turks -- Social aspects, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: Inspirational and spiritual Turkish music filled the air last weekend as over a thousand guests enjoyed two consecutive iftar programs at a five star hotel in Dubai, United Arab [...]

Published
2008

39. Nomination period for Abu Dhabi Awards begins today

Subjects
Ramadan -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- 2008 AD, Business, international
Abstract

Summary: The nomination period for the 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards begins today and will run throughout the holy month of Ramadan and Eid. With the nomination process easier than ever, [...]

Published
2008

40. Meaningful Ramadan

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Philosophy and religion, Catholic Relief Services -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Muslim employees of Catholic Relief Services in Pakistan experienced the 'most meaningful Ramadan fasts' of their lives, said a Catholic Relief Services manager, exchanging Ramadan celebrations for extra work responding [...]

Published
2010

41. Back from retreat, ready for action

Author

Patel, Eboo

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Retreats -- Appreciation, Islamic religious practice -- Social aspects, General interest, Philosophy and religion, Social aspects, Appreciation
Abstract

THE MUSLIM MONTH of fasting, Ramadan, is over. For me, as for other Muslims, it has been challenging, and beautiful. But the purpose of the month--retreat--is not meant to last [...]

Published
2009

42. Portrait of the week

Subjects
Israel -- Military policy, Ramadan -- Social aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Political science, Social aspects, Military policy, Speeches, lectures and essays
Abstract

Mr Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, made a speech at the Welsh National Assembly intended to rally wavering support for the war. `Never forget how we felt watching the planes [...]

Published
2001

43. Iraq: Perception or Reality?

Author

West, Dee

Subjects
Jordan -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Journalists -- Personal narratives -- Social aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Social aspects, Personal narratives
Abstract

December 16, 1998. Jordan. The fever of excitement was in the air when Jordanians and other Muslims were getting ready for the holiest month of the Muslim calendar--Ramadan. Although the [...]

Published
1999

44. MOROCCO: MANSIH GROUP DISTRIBUTES RAMADHAN AID

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Humanitarian aid -- Service introduction, Company service introduction, Business, Business, international, High technology industry
Abstract

According to IINA, the Mansih Group, in Skherat Tamarah, has been distributing food aid to mark the holy month of Ramadhan, under the aegis of the Moroccan monarch, as symbol [...]

Published
2004

45. SAUDI ARABIA: THOUSANDS CONVERGE ON MAKKAH TO PERFORM UMRAH

Subjects
Ramadan -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Islamic religious practice -- Social aspects, Business, Business, international, High technology industry
Abstract

According to IINA, thousands from the Arabian Gulf countries, Jordan, Sudan, Syria, and other countries will journey by air and by road and converge on the holy city of Makkah, [...]

Published
2003

46. You can hear the tummies rumble

Subjects
Cairo, Egypt (City) -- Social aspects, Ramadan -- Social aspects, Islam -- Egypt, Fasting -- Social aspects, Business, Economics, Business, international, Social aspects
Abstract

NEW research shows that stress caused by noise has driven six out of ten Cairenes to take tranquillisers. Yet people who visit Cairo in the next few weeks will find [...]

Published
1990

47. Remarks at the Iftaar dinner

Subjects
Ramadan -- Social aspects, Muslims in the United States -- Appreciation -- Social aspects, Government, Social aspects, Speeches, lectures and essays, Appreciation
Abstract

October 17, 2005 Please be seated. Thank you. Welcome to the White House. This is the fifth year in a row that it's been my honor to host an Iftaar [...]

Published
2005

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