Ramadan is a month when Muslims fast, worship, have communal gatherings, and more. Muslims celebrate Ramadan to strengthen their relationship with God by showing love, devotion, and loyalty.
One of the most popular things about Ramadan is the term “fasting”. Fasting is when Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink anything during daylight hours. Although this may seem unhealthy, they eat one meal before dawn and another after the sun sets. This usually lasts 29-30 days.
This year, Ramadan ended on Tuesday, April 9th. To mark the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr. This holiday is celebrated the day after the new moon is seen.
Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr in many ways. After an interview with Ms.Higgins, she stated “They celebrate by engaging in prayer, engaging in fasting, and fasting also isn’t just about not eating or drinking but it’s also about not engaging in bad deeds.”
The majority of students and staff at Southeast Middle School do not celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr but it is always good and welcome to learn about different religions, cultures, and ethnicities.