By Zainab Susi
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month in Islam that occurs once a year. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, with no food or drink during that time. This fasting takes place for the entirety of the month. Ramadan is also when muslims pray and devote themselves to their faith completely. This is the second Ramadan to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic. I miss going to the mosque during Ramadan, meeting old friends, making new ones, and opening the fast with others.
It’s an indescribable feeling, but I’m sure I am not alone in wishing we could all be together. I’m lucky to have my family with me. But there are so many people who are away from their countries, from their families and friends. This is felt even more intensely when you want to celebrate special times like Passover, Good Friday, Easter, and Ramadan.
I wish everyone near and far a very Happy Ramadan. I pray and hope that this pandemic makes all of us more humble, that we learn to care for each other, and we love and respect each other without prejudice.
Life is beautiful!
